| 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 | $202.38 | 7.847% | $218.2608 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.36 | 6.342% | $102.4712 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.83 | 5.503% | $87.3881 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 6.690% | $261.924 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.76 | 11.626% | $177.2174 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.74 | 5.308% | $121.8835 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.81 | 8.708% | $219.3836 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.38 | $1,188.5286 | $1,188.52 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.60 | |