| 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 | $201.95 | 8.379% | $218.8714 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.52 | 9.664% | $268.1504 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.75 | 8.407% | $252.3173 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.43 | 4.156% | $146.2663 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.69 | 4.172% | $183.0198 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.82 | 11.360% | $243.678 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.64 | 9.742% | $46.794 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.80 | $1,359.0972 | $1,359.10 | $1,359.05 | $1,359.20 | |