| 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 | $200.78 | 8.776% | $218.4005 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.67 | 9.447% | $17.1503 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.44 | 12.669% | $154.8523 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.58 | 3.294% | $39.8508 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.51 | 4.104% | $121.2916 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.87 | 10.545% | $204.3645 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.52 | 8.459% | $91.6695 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.37 | $847.5795 | $847.57 | $847.55 | $847.80 | |