| 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 | $201.48 | 8.178% | $217.957 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.55 | 4.406% | $76.7906 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.61 | 8.367% | $127.4504 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.89 | 7.476% | $101.984 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 10.775% | $20.4712 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.48 | 8.628% | $257.9698 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.93 | 3.341% | $233.4783 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.42 | $1,036.1013 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.10 | $1,036.30 | |