| 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 | $217.55 | 8.713% | $236.5051 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.89 | 5.277% | $16.7285 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 6.376% | $201.7102 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 5.119% | $181.1516 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 3.618% | $8.8386 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 11.800% | $88.1878 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.85 | 12.385% | $148.1796 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.65 | $881.3014 | $881.31 | $881.35 | $881.30 | |