| 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 | $201.77 | 8.158% | $218.2304 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.25 | 13.233% | $97.6635 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.30 | 6.480% | $150.4562 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.91 | 13.831% | $9.004 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.26 | 4.297% | $223.4668 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.96 | 4.399% | $252.6038 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 6.857% | $39.1524 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.09 | $990.5771 | $990.57 | $990.55 | $990.70 | |