| 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 | $158.63 | 8.216% | $171.663 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.84 | 10.520% | $6.4544 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.50 | 8.119% | $237.3212 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.38 | 3.405% | $199.9646 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 6.553% | $253.1699 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.91 | 13.588% | $23.7513 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.46 | 8.401% | $90.4715 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.32 | $982.7959 | $982.78 | $982.70 | $983.00 | |