| 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 | $201.35 | 8.492% | $218.4486 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.46 | 6.458% | $9.0063 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.94 | 11.728% | $144.0621 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.75 | 12.714% | $139.4836 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.88 | 4.235% | $113.4911 | $113.49 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.72 | 12.538% | $66.0823 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.67 | 10.398% | $54.8347 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.77 | $745.4087 | $745.40 | $745.45 | $745.40 | |