| 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 | $203.50 | 7.299% | $218.3535 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.42 | 10.770% | $84.6504 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.97 | 5.344% | $146.3966 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 6.789% | $94.9995 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.49 | 12.466% | $234.4804 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.57 | 4.813% | $90.7366 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.53 | 7.580% | $170.5466 | $170.55 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.44 | $1,040.1636 | $1,040.17 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.20 | |