| 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 | $7.31 | 12.296% | $8.2088 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.31 | 4.645% | $228.4505 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.41 | 7.315% | $171.0708 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.58 | 5.619% | $109.4002 | $109.40 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.85 | 7.148% | $240.9223 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 6.790% | $179.3004 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.93 | 8.837% | $145.7654 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.29 | $1,083.1184 | $1,083.12 | $1,083.05 | $1,083.20 | |