| 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 | $201.68 | 8.367% | $218.5546 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.79 | 11.210% | $84.2861 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.91 | 12.435% | $128.0747 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.25 | 10.833% | $97.8101 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.99 | 11.514% | $41.249 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 5.701% | $108.2167 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.39 | 4.164% | $170.1936 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.39 | $848.3848 | $848.38 | $848.35 | $848.40 | |