| 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 | $65.87 | 8.365% | $71.38 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.39 | 5.197% | $226.5838 | $226.58 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.76 | 5.136% | $147.9894 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.69 | 6.755% | $140.5857 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.26 | 13.493% | $20.7238 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 12.839% | $226.3889 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.38 | 9.620% | $43.1684 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.98 | $876.8200 | $876.82 | $876.85 | $876.90 | |