| 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 | $201.47 | 8.575% | $218.7461 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.51 | 10.607% | $253.8541 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.42 | 8.425% | $107.7961 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.77 | 10.326% | $110.0723 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.80 | 3.112% | $74.0344 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.87 | 4.318% | $157.3846 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.87 | 4.203% | $120.74 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.71 | $1,042.6276 | $1,042.62 | $1,042.65 | $1,042.60 | |