| 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 | $201.36 | 8.510% | $218.4957 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 10.490% | $177.2039 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.78 | 7.370% | $14.7956 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.61 | 11.468% | $127.7535 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.67 | 9.175% | $233.2742 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.77 | 7.532% | $210.5154 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.39 | 11.812% | $63.0508 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.96 | $1,045.0891 | $1,045.09 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.20 | |