| 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 | $216.88 | 8.540% | $235.4016 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.69 | 5.828% | $212.3862 | $212.39 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.79 | 8.153% | $53.8494 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.25 | 13.501% | $19.5789 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.40 | 7.515% | $39.1355 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.59 | 12.292% | $79.2669 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.86 | 10.688% | $189.1215 | $189.12 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.46 | $828.7400 | $828.75 | $828.75 | $828.70 | |