| 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 | $207.28 | 5.410% | $218.4938 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.55 | 8.533% | $34.2422 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.91 | 3.358% | $103.265 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.93 | 12.270% | $53.811 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 13.773% | $179.5793 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.56 | 6.309% | $146.2387 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.96 | 9.638% | $199.4973 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.03 | $935.1273 | $935.13 | $935.15 | $935.10 | |