| 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 | $218.27 | 11.393% | $243.1375 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.93 | 9.715% | $71.2379 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.25 | 13.798% | $21.9061 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.40 | 4.485% | $219.8364 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.42 | 3.790% | $28.4592 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 3.314% | $137.7486 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 8.303% | $187.1801 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.43 | $909.5058 | $909.52 | $909.55 | $909.40 | |