| 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 | $200.34 | 8.255% | $216.8781 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.45 | 5.368% | $236.4985 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.80 | 9.767% | $106.2545 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.73 | 6.400% | $160.3767 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 5.576% | $248.9904 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.79 | 6.274% | $41.2237 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.95 | 4.231% | $81.2481 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.90 | $1,091.4700 | $1,091.47 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.50 | |