| 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 | $218.54 | 11.582% | $243.8513 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.95 | 8.663% | $14.0719 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.50 | 10.515% | $85.6491 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 6.235% | $13.6831 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.38 | 12.726% | $251.8073 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 6.103% | $166.5605 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 8.820% | $90.0703 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.00 | $865.6935 | $865.69 | $865.65 | $865.80 | |