| 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 | $201.55 | 8.444% | $218.5689 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.58 | 11.132% | $36.2068 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.26 | 5.497% | $237.6425 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 8.644% | $150.2655 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.34 | 4.481% | $61.999 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.39 | 9.318% | $44.1535 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.36 | 8.302% | $137.9334 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.79 | $886.7696 | $886.77 | $886.75 | $886.80 | |