| 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 | $217.80 | 8.530% | $236.3783 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.58 | 8.703% | $269.1269 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.38 | 8.813% | $206.0701 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.37 | 6.308% | $141.783 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.94 | 13.329% | $22.5978 | $22.60 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 3.199% | $102.6004 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.61 | 10.125% | $79.9618 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.10 | $1,058.5183 | $1,058.52 | $1,058.55 | $1,058.60 | |