| 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 | $202.60 | 7.868% | $218.5406 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.37 | 5.649% | $200.0675 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 6.176% | $138.8676 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.60 | 10.399% | $23.8462 | $23.85 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.38 | 8.332% | $163.993 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.30 | 6.178% | $100.1259 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 10.678% | $20.9181 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.94 | $866.3589 | $866.37 | $866.35 | $866.30 | |