| 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 | $218.42 | 6.802% | $233.2769 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 4.203% | $8.1174 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.58 | 12.869% | $280.5698 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 12.429% | $181.674 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.44 | 12.307% | $124.0319 | $124.03 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.34 | 5.506% | $82.6534 | $82.65 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.89 | 7.265% | $197.2496 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.05 | $1,107.5730 | $1,107.57 | $1,107.55 | $1,107.60 | |