| 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 | $206.88 | 5.318% | $217.8819 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.97 | 9.537% | $198.2291 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.48 | 4.865% | $5.7466 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.41 | 9.812% | $86.1036 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.93 | 3.376% | $232.5236 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.31 | 5.813% | $87.0947 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.99 | 7.670% | $142.1136 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.97 | $969.6931 | $969.68 | $969.70 | $969.60 | |