| 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 | $201.72 | 8.515% | $218.8965 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.28 | 4.724% | $69.4111 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.36 | 4.246% | $208.8673 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.42 | 5.668% | $50.1078 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.90 | 3.450% | $255.4181 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.26 | 9.356% | $127.1373 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.78 | 8.676% | $58.446 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.72 | $988.2841 | $988.30 | $988.25 | $988.20 | |