| 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 | $200.34 | 8.794% | $217.9579 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.94 | 10.314% | $163.1985 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 13.736% | $282.7477 | $282.75 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.38 | 9.350% | $221.3025 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 8.528% | $61.8284 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.78 | 8.683% | $71.4917 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 7.739% | $37.1161 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.46 | $1,055.6428 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.60 | |