| 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 | $201.32 | 8.372% | $218.1745 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 9.246% | $80.2958 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.96 | 7.722% | $225.0959 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.43 | 4.498% | $234.5249 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.34 | 8.710% | $167.783 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.92 | 10.716% | $50.8408 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.89 | 5.669% | $105.5528 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.36 | $1,082.2677 | $1,082.26 | $1,082.25 | $1,082.30 | |