| 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 | $200.96 | 8.737% | $218.5179 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.74 | 11.298% | $97.6529 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.77 | 4.415% | $258.709 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.91 | 11.610% | $65.7495 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.75 | 8.220% | $75.4835 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.90 | 13.343% | $112.0962 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.53 | 6.342% | $110.0959 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.56 | $938.3049 | $938.31 | $938.30 | $938.30 | |