| 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 | $203.57 | 7.225% | $218.2779 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.66 | 6.743% | $70.0875 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.97 | 10.371% | $221.8126 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.39 | 5.715% | $117.7559 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.44 | 7.192% | $141.9651 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.30 | 9.625% | $124.2051 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.32 | 9.383% | $46.2909 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.65 | $940.3950 | $940.41 | $940.40 | $940.50 | |