| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $204.40 | 6.669% | $218.0314 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.57 | 13.717% | $22.2544 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.43 | 11.307% | $260.937 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 8.314% | $39.8271 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.88 | 10.170% | $162.9194 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.97 | 12.871% | $60.9165 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.80 | 10.868% | $178.2757 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.82 | $943.1615 | $943.17 | $943.20 | $943.10 | |