| 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 | $206.83 | 4.688% | $216.5262 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.36 | 10.293% | $88.6315 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.61 | 4.204% | $8.972 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.45 | 11.354% | $143.0342 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.48 | 3.770% | $109.4566 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.93 | 4.352% | $178.3689 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.76 | 12.499% | $106.6041 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.42 | $851.5935 | $851.59 | $851.60 | $851.60 | |