| 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 | $201.58 | 8.255% | $218.2204 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.94 | 3.419% | $103.3569 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.50 | 9.167% | $185.0381 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.34 | 10.249% | $54.3969 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 9.703% | $38.8787 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.35 | 8.268% | $92.4067 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 9.312% | $259.7909 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.81 | $952.0886 | $952.10 | $952.10 | $952.10 | |