| 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 | $218.97 | 8.869% | $238.3904 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.25 | 6.146% | $11.9414 | $11.94 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.71 | 7.146% | $258.9826 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 10.543% | $276.9323 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.36 | 8.534% | $151.253 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.94 | 8.450% | $6.4419 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.91 | 3.578% | $19.5866 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.66 | $963.5282 | $963.52 | $963.60 | $963.50 | |