| 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 | $201.83 | 8.400% | $218.7837 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.48 | 3.866% | $235.2357 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.76 | 6.232% | $203.7105 | $203.71 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.80 | 3.453% | $222.217 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.52 | 6.358% | $216.4598 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.85 | 12.561% | $226.0788 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.29 | 7.858% | $65.0276 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.53 | $1,387.5131 | $1,387.52 | $1,387.55 | $1,387.50 | |