| 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 | $8.25 | 5.597% | $8.7118 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.75 | 9.872% | $107.3999 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.42 | 8.641% | $159.0722 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.53 | 11.304% | $228.7631 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.73 | 8.664% | $200.735 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.61 | 8.688% | $243.0372 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.89 | 7.820% | $270.5096 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.18 | $1,218.2288 | $1,218.23 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.20 | |