| 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 | $202.95 | 7.685% | $218.5467 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.54 | 11.458% | $46.2997 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 10.264% | $261.7226 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.66 | 9.813% | $98.4583 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.55 | 10.622% | $188.6658 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.65 | 3.352% | $146.3981 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.52 | 7.683% | $240.693 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.23 | $1,200.7842 | $1,200.79 | $1,200.75 | $1,200.80 | |