| 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 | $203.50 | 7.184% | $218.1194 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.79 | 9.863% | $97.5474 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.26 | 4.796% | $239.2073 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.53 | 8.449% | $124.2066 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.47 | 6.274% | $23.8798 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.27 | 4.759% | $28.5678 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 3.690% | $167.6356 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.49 | $899.1639 | $899.18 | $899.15 | $899.10 | |