| 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 | $200.84 | 8.176% | $217.2607 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.69 | 8.832% | $78.0217 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.62 | 4.399% | $149.9378 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.42 | 13.376% | $168.2727 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.30 | 4.357% | $135.9772 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.96 | 9.237% | $170.366 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.72 | 12.411% | $216.6385 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.55 | $1,136.4746 | $1,136.48 | $1,136.45 | $1,136.50 | |