| 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 | $201.78 | 7.345% | $216.6007 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.99 | 8.299% | $54.1387 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.51 | 8.720% | $240.8257 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.78 | 9.642% | $15.1087 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.50 | 5.589% | $11.0868 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.75 | 5.273% | $54.4788 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.99 | 8.515% | $248.4885 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.30 | $840.7279 | $840.74 | $840.80 | $840.70 | |