| 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 | $200.46 | 8.795% | $218.0905 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.39 | 9.136% | $168.4951 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.77 | 7.583% | $251.4968 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 7.596% | $57.6607 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 9.233% | $85.9445 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.76 | 7.113% | $163.6258 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.34 | 11.178% | $251.6403 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.99 | $1,196.9537 | $1,196.96 | $1,197.00 | $1,196.90 | |