| 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 | $201.65 | 8.168% | $218.1208 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 5.562% | $159.6836 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.83 | 10.823% | $242.514 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.62 | 4.102% | $68.3117 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.52 | 9.646% | $25.7887 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.68 | 5.166% | $135.3276 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 10.779% | $273.2696 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.25 | $1,123.0160 | $1,123.01 | $1,123.00 | $1,123.00 | |