| 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 | $207.33 | 5.182% | $218.0738 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 9.549% | $84.3418 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.98 | 11.171% | $39.9993 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.62 | 11.697% | $44.2544 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 11.782% | $136.6535 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.85 | 9.751% | $146.9017 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 7.286% | $47.5599 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.35 | $717.7844 | $717.77 | $717.75 | $717.90 | |