| 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 | $201.31 | 8.306% | $218.0308 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.66 | 9.800% | $265.3427 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.39 | 7.567% | $30.5383 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 6.824% | $170.3309 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.42 | 10.417% | $110.8808 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.32 | 8.844% | $235.4513 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.80 | 11.866% | $276.0853 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.35 | $1,306.6601 | $1,306.66 | $1,306.75 | $1,306.60 | |