| 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 | $201.45 | 8.240% | $218.0495 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.53 | 3.803% | $222.6886 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.90 | 9.129% | $128.6631 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 9.749% | $136.5936 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.87 | 12.587% | $246.4192 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 9.442% | $99.3843 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.40 | 12.424% | $146.6009 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.42 | $1,198.3992 | $1,198.39 | $1,198.40 | $1,198.40 | |