| 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 | $218.69 | 8.125% | $236.4586 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.86 | 8.351% | $98.4477 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.90 | 4.356% | $88.5982 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.67 | 8.783% | $6.168 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.80 | 7.435% | $186.722 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.34 | 5.371% | $22.4862 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.68 | 3.304% | $209.3765 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.94 | $848.2572 | $848.27 | $848.25 | $848.30 | |