| 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 | $201.53 | 8.355% | $218.3678 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.78 | 7.203% | $68.3741 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.85 | 6.576% | $184.2166 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.64 | 12.657% | $271.0978 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.63 | 12.174% | $236.2721 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.60 | 5.544% | $223.3311 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.97 | 6.873% | $163.4836 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.00 | $1,365.1431 | $1,365.14 | $1,365.10 | $1,365.20 | |