| 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 | $203.99 | 7.232% | $218.7426 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.90 | 4.402% | $245.2403 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.88 | 6.126% | $103.8761 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 12.743% | $193.7037 | $193.70 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.98 | 9.565% | $9.8389 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.56 | 9.399% | $47.6542 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.55 | 5.804% | $79.9349 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.67 | $898.9907 | $898.98 | $899.05 | $898.90 | |