| 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 | $208.79 | 5.769% | $220.8351 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 8.194% | $8.504 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.84 | 7.380% | $110.4296 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.80 | 13.405% | $144.9316 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.93 | 10.596% | $253.1874 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.38 | 9.366% | $41.9747 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.46 | 13.362% | $104.8145 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.06 | $884.6769 | $884.67 | $884.70 | $884.60 | |