| 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 | $211.50 | 8.300% | $229.0545 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.95 | 5.118% | $10.4592 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.75 | 5.487% | $135.8145 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.36 | 6.274% | $143.8525 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.48 | 3.189% | $43.8347 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.73 | 3.251% | $207.2557 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.44 | 4.202% | $218.2407 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.21 | $988.5118 | $988.50 | $988.50 | $988.60 | |