| 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 | $201.39 | 8.573% | $218.6552 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.76 | 7.582% | $237.498 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.76 | 12.120% | $127.5477 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.60 | 5.380% | $155.5409 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 9.745% | $81.0028 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.61 | 10.870% | $89.3723 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.45 | 13.804% | $75.6228 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.38 | $985.2397 | $985.24 | $985.20 | $985.20 | |