| 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 | $201.80 | 8.483% | $218.9187 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.94 | 3.503% | $197.6286 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.59 | 9.546% | $273.4159 | $273.42 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.91 | 12.545% | $160.8381 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.30 | 4.608% | $89.2306 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 6.207% | $262.2251 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.50 | 4.723% | $159.7026 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.94 | $1,361.9596 | $1,361.97 | $1,362.00 | $1,361.80 | |