| 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 | $209.60 | 6.168% | $222.5281 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 13.785% | $8.5225 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.79 | 4.400% | $98.9608 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.43 | 13.142% | $269.7645 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.84 | 12.232% | $79.5051 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.68 | 8.750% | $130.152 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.56 | 3.103% | $174.8214 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.39 | $984.2544 | $984.25 | $984.20 | $984.30 | |