| 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 | $201.25 | 6.548% | $214.4279 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.60 | 10.366% | $102.1989 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.55 | 13.612% | $29.0279 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.36 | 5.119% | $186.4391 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.30 | 8.269% | $49.0459 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.67 | 9.280% | $57.5578 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.39 | 12.668% | $249.4357 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.12 | $888.1332 | $888.15 | $888.20 | $888.00 | |