| 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 | $197.81 | 5.229% | $208.1535 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 8.591% | $82.2794 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.58 | 3.417% | $218.8097 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.41 | 8.359% | $36.2027 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.93 | 3.673% | $189.649 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 8.679% | $263.5031 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.75 | 8.516% | $148.3956 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.71 | $1,146.9930 | $1,146.99 | $1,147.00 | $1,147.00 | |