| 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 | $204.46 | 6.740% | $218.2406 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.49 | 6.667% | $64.5229 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.37 | 7.540% | $125.1443 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.50 | 11.295% | $36.1709 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.83 | 5.866% | $240.1358 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.85 | 5.130% | $18.7657 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.66 | 10.122% | $24.9536 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.16 | $727.9338 | $727.93 | $727.90 | $727.90 | |