| 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 | $205.43 | 6.573% | $218.9329 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 12.258% | $88.4593 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.57 | 11.691% | $238.5385 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.51 | 6.246% | $41.9778 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.47 | 5.204% | $96.2301 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.99 | 4.874% | $153.1056 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.69 | 9.657% | $122.4759 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.46 | $959.7201 | $959.73 | $959.80 | $959.70 | |