| 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 | $218.45 | 11.864% | $244.3669 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.38 | 5.862% | $194.1297 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.64 | 12.750% | $27.7816 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.28 | 12.109% | $48.5208 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 9.316% | $107.8512 | $107.85 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.92 | 10.382% | $83.802 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.67 | 6.617% | $222.4777 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.00 | $928.9299 | $928.93 | $928.95 | $929.00 | |