| 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 | $201.27 | 8.328% | $218.0318 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 6.595% | $89.8383 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.54 | 4.456% | $166.6491 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.42 | 3.403% | $80.0546 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 4.233% | $120.6601 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.46 | 8.495% | $117.6737 | $117.67 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.94 | 6.570% | $78.7979 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.67 | $871.7055 | $871.70 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |