| 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 | $200.89 | 8.788% | $218.5442 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 4.135% | $86.7757 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.61 | 9.385% | $8.3242 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.98 | 3.161% | $143.3732 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.48 | 13.431% | $123.0499 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.92 | 4.411% | $102.2393 | $102.24 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.55 | 9.269% | $140.4653 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.76 | $822.7718 | $822.77 | $822.75 | $822.70 | |