| 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 | $203.83 | 6.869% | $217.8311 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.68 | 4.723% | $84.4905 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.72 | 3.709% | $9.0434 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.86 | 9.724% | $260.9895 | $260.99 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 3.380% | $78.0519 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.31 | 9.372% | $37.5255 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.63 | 12.855% | $245.6063 | $245.61 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.53 | $933.5382 | $933.54 | $933.60 | $933.50 | |