| 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 | $201.76 | 8.161% | $218.2256 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.96 | 5.240% | $9.4295 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 3.863% | $152.0243 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.59 | 5.834% | $216.5258 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.87 | 4.443% | $70.8855 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.36 | 10.170% | $79.719 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.95 | 7.179% | $268.9657 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.86 | $1,015.7754 | $1,015.79 | $1,015.80 | $1,015.70 | |