| 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 | $201.65 | 8.216% | $218.2176 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.42 | 12.575% | $47.7543 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.51 | 10.363% | $258.8123 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.33 | 9.543% | $240.2607 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 11.218% | $90.0532 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.49 | 7.310% | $248.4119 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.29 | 4.775% | $27.5453 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.66 | $1,131.0553 | $1,131.05 | $1,131.00 | $1,131.10 | |