| 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 | $201.47 | 8.409% | $218.4116 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.56 | 6.253% | $103.6604 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.91 | 8.412% | $236.2406 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.92 | 10.300% | $187.4218 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.46 | 12.867% | $247.6979 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 5.843% | $233.7648 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.77 | 13.225% | $58.6166 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.95 | $1,285.8137 | $1,285.81 | $1,285.75 | $1,285.80 | |