| 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 | $204.36 | 6.761% | $218.1768 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.31 | 3.690% | $115.4173 | $115.42 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.69 | 10.379% | $29.4602 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.40 | 8.469% | $143.613 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.37 | 12.536% | $56.6844 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.81 | 7.515% | $16.9981 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.67 | 13.497% | $161.9262 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.61 | $742.2760 | $742.28 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |