| 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 | $201.27 | 8.329% | $218.0338 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.83 | 8.685% | $213.9247 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.41 | 4.661% | $126.0223 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.39 | 13.650% | $97.0457 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.51 | 13.388% | $246.6302 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 12.456% | $243.1973 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.72 | 11.716% | $208.5961 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.39 | $1,353.4501 | $1,353.45 | $1,353.45 | $1,353.30 | |