| 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 | $200.52 | 8.494% | $217.5522 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 3.435% | $9.7332 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.74 | 6.494% | $88.1131 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.97 | 8.869% | $32.628 | $32.63 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.50 | 9.178% | $228.7279 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.92 | 5.625% | $216.4468 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.71 | 10.491% | $95.8067 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.77 | $889.0079 | $889.01 | $889.05 | $888.90 | |