| 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 | $200.84 | 8.736% | $218.3854 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.44 | 4.814% | $44.4831 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 12.103% | $110.9708 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.76 | 10.620% | $62.7879 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.50 | 6.711% | $242.7675 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 10.663% | $85.6089 | $85.61 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 8.793% | $81.9973 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.26 | $847.0009 | $847.01 | $847.00 | $847.10 | |