| 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 | $204.55 | 6.626% | $218.1035 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.91 | 4.477% | $123.1888 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 8.452% | $261.3368 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.89 | 4.218% | $67.6271 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 9.316% | $153.5343 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.27 | 12.669% | $163.6743 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.48 | 7.870% | $100.8369 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.52 | $1,088.3017 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.20 | |