| 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 | $209.78 | 4.240% | $218.6747 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 11.675% | $90.1776 | $90.18 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.90 | 7.138% | $253.8099 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.51 | 6.215% | $126.9375 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.85 | 12.788% | $39.3066 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.85 | 12.311% | $246.9157 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.57 | 12.132% | $20.8229 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.21 | $996.6449 | $996.65 | $996.60 | $996.60 | |