| 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 | $215.97 | 8.529% | $234.3901 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.61 | 4.280% | $78.8461 | $78.85 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.75 | 9.858% | $107.3862 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 4.310% | $12.7988 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.82 | 8.307% | $238.0804 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.84 | 12.419% | $199.9259 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.94 | 11.596% | $26.7161 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.20 | $898.1436 | $898.16 | $898.20 | $898.10 | |