| 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 | $200.87 | 8.341% | $217.6246 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.74 | 8.330% | $47.3835 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 13.649% | $84.839 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.86 | 7.784% | $266.0756 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.46 | 8.347% | $109.9289 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.74 | 6.114% | $184.3625 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.68 | 8.284% | $255.2037 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.00 | $1,165.4178 | $1,165.41 | $1,165.45 | $1,165.40 | |