| 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 | $202.93 | 7.625% | $218.4034 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.27 | 8.613% | $148.0069 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.91 | 9.817% | $15.2755 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.83 | 9.307% | $188.9153 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.99 | 12.476% | $80.9715 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.49 | 13.826% | $105.2777 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 6.285% | $223.0284 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.26 | $979.8787 | $979.89 | $979.90 | $979.90 | |