| 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 | $200.95 | 7.732% | $216.4875 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.63 | 12.402% | $27.6846 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 10.788% | $226.4728 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.83 | 7.665% | $238.8333 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.51 | 4.156% | $85.9391 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 3.779% | $57.8153 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.56 | 10.606% | $262.7556 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.61 | $1,115.9882 | $1,115.99 | $1,116.00 | $1,116.00 | |