| 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 | $208.42 | 4.825% | $218.4763 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.68 | 12.538% | $276.4834 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.52 | 9.512% | $36.7084 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.47 | 13.147% | $130.6508 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.27 | 6.272% | $30.0431 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.65 | 12.198% | $22.0469 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.97 | 8.741% | $172.8656 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.98 | $887.2745 | $887.28 | $887.30 | $887.30 | |