| 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 | $206.95 | 5.481% | $218.2929 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.73 | 12.436% | $71.6555 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.66 | 11.504% | $36.4172 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.65 | 6.439% | $101.8089 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.27 | 11.146% | $278.1651 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.84 | 3.483% | $121.9444 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.49 | 3.188% | $72.7372 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.59 | $901.0212 | $901.03 | $901.00 | $901.00 | |