| 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 | $201.52 | 8.772% | $219.1973 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.76 | 7.431% | $164.1116 | $164.11 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 5.827% | $248.4606 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.89 | 11.838% | $211.2508 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.95 | 4.711% | $8.3245 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.75 | 5.156% | $140.6462 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 4.658% | $255.8155 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.08 | $1,247.8065 | $1,247.81 | $1,247.75 | $1,247.80 | |