| 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 | $200.82 | 8.856% | $218.6046 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.76 | 9.852% | $148.0366 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 9.504% | $143.735 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.84 | 7.575% | $218.2051 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.59 | 7.142% | $31.7033 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.48 | 9.808% | $249.7912 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 11.472% | $270.8547 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.73 | $1,280.9305 | $1,280.93 | $1,280.95 | $1,280.90 | |