| 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 | $218.97 | 8.185% | $236.8927 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.62 | 8.481% | $129.765 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.52 | 12.407% | $222.0263 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.32 | 10.624% | $141.9527 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 6.764% | $46.3996 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.60 | 8.212% | $115.354 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.83 | 3.198% | $84.4469 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.32 | $976.8372 | $976.84 | $976.85 | $976.90 | |