| 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 | $201.25 | 8.429% | $218.2134 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.72 | 11.481% | $55.4284 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 12.639% | $181.8782 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.64 | 13.733% | $82.6157 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.55 | 5.234% | $22.6779 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.68 | 10.198% | $148.4147 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.29 | 3.696% | $30.3726 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.60 | $739.6009 | $739.60 | $739.60 | $739.60 | |