| 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 | $200.28 | 8.850% | $218.0048 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.87 | 9.522% | $207.9494 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.33 | 4.220% | $13.8925 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 10.601% | $166.6757 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.51 | 6.257% | $117.4246 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 10.331% | $256.4754 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 13.656% | $259.7608 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.70 | $1,240.1832 | $1,240.18 | $1,240.20 | $1,240.20 | |