| 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 | $217.49 | 11.625% | $242.7732 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.91 | 6.128% | $95.4197 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.62 | 10.802% | $93.7607 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.44 | 12.348% | $136.4354 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.83 | 7.823% | $87.1533 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.87 | 12.798% | $130.699 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.88 | 4.316% | $112.5361 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.04 | $898.7774 | $898.78 | $898.75 | $898.80 | |