| 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 | $200.77 | 8.754% | $218.3454 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.91 | 6.731% | $198.4236 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.72 | 9.780% | $97.3968 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.31 | 8.828% | $124.4013 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.37 | 8.448% | $29.6822 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.46 | 3.614% | $13.9464 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.54 | 10.587% | $155.419 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.08 | $837.6147 | $837.62 | $837.60 | $837.50 | |