| 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 | $201.99 | 8.159% | $218.4704 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.68 | 13.632% | $213.2645 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 12.612% | $255.3027 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.78 | 4.365% | $7.0759 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.34 | 13.840% | $124.4727 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.84 | 12.737% | $31.386 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.27 | 7.414% | $165.7076 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.61 | $1,015.6798 | $1,015.68 | $1,015.65 | $1,015.80 | |