| 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 | $203.71 | 7.200% | $218.3771 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.59 | 3.112% | $29.4797 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.30 | 3.381% | $17.8849 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 10.374% | $157.6803 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 4.452% | $104.7758 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.75 | 8.102% | $58.1048 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.55 | 7.682% | $92.122 | $92.12 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.07 | $678.4246 | $678.42 | $678.50 | $678.50 | |