| 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 | $201.36 | 8.693% | $218.8642 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 4.232% | $88.8682 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.34 | 10.374% | $36.7987 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 8.236% | $271.1528 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.81 | 8.543% | $217.9652 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.43 | 9.535% | $16.9013 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.90 | 7.197% | $97.4421 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.62 | $947.9925 | $947.99 | $947.95 | $948.10 | |