| 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 | $204.36 | 6.860% | $218.3791 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.74 | 8.842% | $218.4894 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 5.447% | $51.4898 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.38 | 8.785% | $146.1853 | $146.19 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.34 | 6.868% | $42.0419 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 6.588% | $144.8211 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.52 | 8.390% | $129.5477 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.04 | $950.9543 | $950.96 | $951.00 | $950.90 | |