| 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 | $191.84 | 13.523% | $217.7825 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.64 | 13.567% | $20.0332 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.36 | 6.439% | $35.5081 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.91 | 4.407% | $79.2554 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 8.209% | $240.5486 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.43 | 3.627% | $258.4768 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.41 | 12.216% | $144.0966 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.89 | $995.7012 | $995.71 | $995.75 | $995.70 | |