| 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 | $200.57 | 8.874% | $218.3686 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 7.840% | $81.6133 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.58 | 13.106% | $90.0098 | $90.01 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.43 | 8.567% | $92.7488 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.65 | 7.250% | $12.4946 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.58 | 10.805% | $189.0112 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.72 | 3.517% | $109.4382 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.21 | $793.6845 | $793.68 | $793.65 | $793.60 | |