| 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 | $202.88 | 7.633% | $218.3658 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.45 | 11.147% | $49.4048 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.81 | 5.588% | $248.9871 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.55 | 12.817% | $89.7459 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.57 | 3.461% | $203.3733 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.88 | 11.660% | $45.6466 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.32 | 11.628% | $71.7991 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.46 | $927.3226 | $927.33 | $927.30 | $927.30 | |