| 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 | $219.45 | 8.218% | $237.4844 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.96 | 13.445% | $7.8958 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.41 | 10.382% | $196.9325 | $196.93 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.86 | 11.287% | $79.9708 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.42 | 5.223% | $173.0077 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.55 | 3.364% | $138.0426 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.31 | 13.762% | $62.9218 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.96 | $896.2556 | $896.25 | $896.25 | $896.20 | |