| 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 | $201.56 | 8.499% | $218.6906 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.92 | 12.792% | $79.9921 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.68 | 10.298% | $148.5493 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 13.471% | $144.4826 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.31 | 6.230% | $39.6344 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.90 | 3.641% | $7.1512 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.44 | 13.872% | $147.3959 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.14 | $785.8961 | $785.89 | $785.95 | $785.90 | |