| 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 | $200.78 | 8.738% | $218.3242 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.85 | 12.489% | $138.1927 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.75 | 8.679% | $9.5094 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 10.326% | $152.5919 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.38 | 6.110% | $15.2586 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.81 | 13.380% | $180.0588 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.34 | 11.867% | $206.2156 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.22 | $920.1512 | $920.15 | $920.10 | $920.20 | |