| 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 | $203.27 | 7.626% | $218.7714 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.30 | 13.453% | $158.04 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 12.822% | $167.5745 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.63 | 13.541% | $100.6314 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 10.802% | $38.4483 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.82 | 13.555% | $247.3455 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.66 | 10.114% | $206.6399 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.91 | $1,137.4510 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.30 | |