| 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 | $202.26 | 8.211% | $218.8676 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.64 | 12.224% | $35.5077 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.88 | 13.288% | $47.445 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.93 | 13.424% | $139.4321 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 10.271% | $252.8845 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.51 | 9.234% | $55.1741 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.80 | 6.292% | $207.0568 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.35 | $956.3678 | $956.37 | $956.35 | $956.40 | |