| 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 | $198.95 | 8.805% | $216.4675 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.89 | 8.102% | $143.6567 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.44 | 8.314% | $271.2616 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.54 | 11.759% | $104.5394 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.84 | 4.482% | $86.5529 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.56 | 5.465% | $74.4161 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 7.172% | $41.497 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.94 | $938.3912 | $938.40 | $938.35 | $938.50 | |