| 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 | $200.55 | 8.771% | $218.1402 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.92 | 3.412% | $70.2374 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.57 | 5.560% | $100.8837 | $100.88 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.33 | 9.162% | $8.0016 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.34 | 6.355% | $103.526 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.71 | 13.762% | $284.0751 | $284.08 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.47 | 5.118% | $44.6436 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.89 | $829.5076 | $829.51 | $829.60 | $829.40 | |