| 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 | $204.34 | 8.382% | $221.4678 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.45 | 8.352% | $75.2505 | $75.25 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.92 | 10.557% | $256.4038 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 11.154% | $44.0059 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.99 | 6.325% | $130.7691 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.80 | 5.574% | $206.7139 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.98 | 11.668% | $18.9612 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.07 | $953.5722 | $953.57 | $953.50 | $953.70 | |