| 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 | $201.96 | 8.426% | $218.9771 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.28 | 3.494% | $141.0416 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 7.380% | $50.1357 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 3.616% | $80.1988 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.84 | 7.178% | $262.4146 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.55 | 10.659% | $80.2831 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.29 | 8.205% | $112.847 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.01 | $945.8979 | $945.90 | $945.95 | $945.80 | |