| 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 | $216.82 | 7.870% | $233.8837 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.81 | 5.707% | $104.4491 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.91 | 6.561% | $63.8407 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 4.186% | $16.0342 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.60 | 13.394% | $111.8065 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.39 | 5.852% | $32.1684 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 10.381% | $220.5192 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.70 | $782.7018 | $782.70 | $782.70 | $782.60 | |