| 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 | $206.88 | 5.637% | $218.5418 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 3.161% | $51.2916 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.91 | 9.517% | $181.6997 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.93 | 5.411% | $22.0625 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.90 | 13.512% | $237.1266 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.77 | 9.749% | $66.6945 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.63 | 4.572% | $162.7454 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.74 | $940.1621 | $940.16 | $940.20 | $940.10 | |