| 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 | $201.33 | 8.554% | $218.5518 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.43 | 7.809% | $160.0209 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.50 | 9.463% | $270.9209 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.45 | 3.874% | $185.3632 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 3.865% | $29.4353 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.94 | 11.607% | $42.3437 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.75 | 8.680% | $14.9435 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.74 | $921.5793 | $921.57 | $921.55 | $921.50 | |