| 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 | $205.71 | 8.618% | $223.4381 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.58 | 7.701% | $62.0142 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.38 | 8.146% | $258.8799 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.54 | 13.295% | $18.739 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.57 | 7.708% | $60.9304 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.60 | 9.623% | $88.3561 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.40 | 9.151% | $235.1113 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.78 | $947.4690 | $947.47 | $947.50 | $947.40 | |