| 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 | $201.72 | 8.504% | $218.8743 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.74 | 12.559% | $105.5128 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.66 | 7.284% | $135.8859 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.44 | 6.170% | $14.2692 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.75 | 3.244% | $211.3921 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.31 | 5.570% | $169.2393 | $169.24 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 7.746% | $244.4541 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.50 | $1,099.6277 | $1,099.62 | $1,099.60 | $1,099.70 | |