| 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 | $209.94 | 4.207% | $218.7722 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.91 | 6.687% | $90.5879 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.30 | 7.166% | $232.8717 | $232.87 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.59 | 13.585% | $223.2968 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.98 | 12.485% | $71.9679 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.92 | 11.341% | $121.2726 | $121.27 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.86 | 11.568% | $28.8515 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.50 | $987.6206 | $987.62 | $987.55 | $987.80 | |