| 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 | $218.61 | 8.165% | $236.4595 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.72 | 5.704% | $131.834 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.32 | 10.669% | $19.1679 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.87 | 10.102% | $78.0293 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.73 | 7.134% | $46.8497 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.84 | 13.579% | $229.2479 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.71 | 9.385% | $200.9512 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.80 | $942.5395 | $942.54 | $942.55 | $942.50 | |