| 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 | $209.36 | 4.410% | $218.5928 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.99 | 5.446% | $181.3566 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.28 | 8.735% | $152.5335 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.51 | 5.868% | $53.4739 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.35 | 11.166% | $33.7389 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.54 | 8.188% | $81.7252 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 12.339% | $91.3653 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.36 | $812.7862 | $812.79 | $812.80 | $812.80 | |