| 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 | $200.80 | 8.567% | $218.0025 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.48 | 3.542% | $58.4805 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.26 | 8.173% | $131.1706 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.94 | 9.166% | $126.5671 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 12.615% | $220.2749 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 3.484% | $79.0618 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.75 | 7.607% | $29.8609 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.23 | $863.4183 | $863.41 | $863.35 | $863.60 | |