| 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 | $201.30 | 8.468% | $218.3461 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.57 | 8.362% | $218.4253 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.33 | 13.748% | $139.1479 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.67 | 5.720% | $106.4283 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.97 | 13.451% | $254.0962 | $254.10 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.69 | 5.778% | $102.2767 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.82 | 12.540% | $178.736 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.35 | $1,217.4565 | $1,217.48 | $1,217.55 | $1,217.30 | |