| 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 | $211.48 | 3.167% | $218.1776 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.58 | 9.125% | $82.4767 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 8.446% | $8.6106 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.87 | 10.234% | $232.4504 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.27 | 13.789% | $268.8493 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.30 | 6.428% | $248.2965 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.77 | 6.357% | $30.5989 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.21 | $1,089.4600 | $1,089.47 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 | |