| 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 | $218.30 | 7.857% | $235.4518 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.55 | 8.701% | $221.2609 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.27 | 13.383% | $106.8862 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.95 | 7.579% | $56.9631 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.64 | 12.728% | $239.7048 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.35 | 5.434% | $25.6732 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.29 | 4.541% | $97.5263 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.35 | $983.4663 | $983.46 | $983.45 | $983.60 | |