| 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 | $198.26 | 8.570% | $215.2509 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.83 | 8.865% | $85.8183 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 11.587% | $256.3153 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.62 | 3.837% | $177.1667 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.25 | 10.433% | $259.7936 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.58 | 8.835% | $178.0323 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.83 | 11.520% | $225.0808 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.07 | $1,397.4579 | $1,397.46 | $1,397.45 | $1,397.50 | |