| 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 | $206.87 | 5.835% | $218.9409 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.88 | 7.263% | $93.1901 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.42 | 10.274% | $192.3399 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.77 | 4.448% | $144.9425 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.59 | 12.271% | $118.5469 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 7.385% | $13.2513 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.96 | 5.654% | $58.0674 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.83 | $839.2790 | $839.28 | $839.30 | $839.20 | |