| 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 | $200.90 | 8.746% | $218.4707 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.35 | 7.277% | $138.7628 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.74 | 7.354% | $86.6776 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.65 | 7.286% | $235.6537 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.71 | 7.269% | $22.2154 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.29 | 10.126% | $158.9008 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.52 | 6.386% | $98.4283 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.16 | $959.1093 | $959.11 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |