| 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 | $201.43 | 8.609% | $218.7711 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.85 | 8.668% | $218.2597 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.60 | 5.680% | $83.0645 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.39 | 4.347% | $84.928 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.97 | 12.808% | $47.3455 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.92 | 8.380% | $213.4219 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.83 | 9.307% | $6.3726 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.99 | $872.1633 | $872.16 | $872.10 | $872.20 | |