| 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 | $200.96 | 8.584% | $218.2104 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.66 | 6.846% | $226.1502 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.95 | 10.145% | $240.061 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.71 | 9.145% | $265.9973 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.74 | 3.543% | $185.0728 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 9.741% | $158.3782 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 13.630% | $43.8612 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.94 | $1,337.7311 | $1,337.73 | $1,337.70 | $1,337.90 | |