| 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 | $200.95 | 7.750% | $216.5236 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.76 | 8.180% | $136.0472 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.62 | 11.172% | $82.9565 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.71 | 8.134% | $222.4425 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.58 | 8.374% | $204.3717 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.42 | 5.746% | $83.9835 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.98 | 3.685% | $15.532 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.02 | $961.8570 | $961.85 | $961.85 | $961.80 | |