| 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 | $201.80 | 8.506% | $218.9651 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.63 | 4.704% | $143.0571 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.62 | 4.123% | $162.0362 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.74 | 7.720% | $78.3555 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.52 | 11.618% | $226.0488 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.49 | 6.816% | $139.3842 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.54 | 6.438% | $80.4033 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.34 | $1,048.2502 | $1,048.26 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.30 | |