| 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 | $218.50 | 6.752% | $233.2531 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 9.142% | $36.7809 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.67 | 5.238% | $9.1241 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.45 | 13.683% | $243.7932 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.98 | 11.397% | $70.1578 | $70.16 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.45 | 6.864% | $127.649 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.69 | 9.470% | $258.0098 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.44 | $978.7679 | $978.76 | $978.75 | $978.80 | |