| 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 | $218.30 | 11.237% | $242.8304 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.35 | 13.298% | $86.503 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.65 | 11.803% | $212.0344 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.25 | 12.516% | $62.1651 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.49 | 10.147% | $58.9176 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.81 | 10.563% | $235.2891 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.94 | 4.442% | $84.5354 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.79 | $982.2750 | $982.28 | $982.30 | $982.20 | |