| 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 | $218.73 | 11.269% | $243.3787 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.32 | 5.729% | $93.3799 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.62 | 6.764% | $78.5997 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.76 | 8.394% | $105.966 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.38 | 10.417% | $238.9203 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.38 | 4.371% | $81.806 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.54 | 13.258% | $9.6722 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.73 | $851.7228 | $851.73 | $851.70 | $851.80 | |