| 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 | $204.68 | 6.722% | $218.4386 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.79 | 6.846% | $104.4847 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.82 | 5.102% | $96.5047 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.85 | 11.588% | $161.6352 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.33 | 9.187% | $42.9432 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.84 | 12.674% | $79.8183 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 7.717% | $180.2859 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.68 | $884.1106 | $884.11 | $884.15 | $884.00 | |