| 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 | $201.67 | 8.171% | $218.1485 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 7.557% | $39.1615 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.53 | 7.838% | $168.7988 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.92 | 8.315% | $113.6441 | $113.64 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.41 | 7.730% | $172.8097 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 7.606% | $18.024 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.65 | 3.319% | $110.1897 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.34 | $840.7763 | $840.77 | $840.75 | $840.70 | |