| 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 | $201.60 | 8.369% | $218.4719 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.74 | 5.334% | $69.2466 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.56 | 3.236% | $15.0312 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.32 | 10.493% | $77.6987 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.33 | 13.860% | $86.9093 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.57 | 10.375% | $16.0816 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.49 | 6.253% | $51.5221 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $491.61 | $534.9614 | $534.96 | $534.95 | $534.90 | |