| 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 | $202.70 | 7.638% | $218.1822 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.37 | 8.121% | $107.4398 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.33 | 8.465% | $168.4787 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.34 | 4.713% | $215.0177 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.81 | 7.700% | $136.5744 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.53 | 5.669% | $168.5738 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.35 | 9.515% | $246.7921 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.43 | $1,261.0587 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.10 | |