| 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 | $202.62 | 8.267% | $219.3706 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.43 | 10.735% | $50.3069 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.71 | 10.149% | $19.5074 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.38 | 8.348% | $88.1736 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 6.796% | $147.9659 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.63 | 11.328% | $164.3535 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.44 | 8.122% | $148.6029 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.76 | $838.2808 | $838.28 | $838.20 | $838.40 | |