| 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 | $203.51 | 7.558% | $218.8913 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.94 | 7.669% | $260.4944 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 12.713% | $267.7272 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.46 | 11.347% | $188.6886 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.63 | 13.736% | $39.3868 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 13.678% | $124.8298 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.78 | 8.625% | $213.7523 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.66 | $1,313.7704 | $1,313.77 | $1,313.85 | $1,313.80 | |