| 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 | $206.91 | 5.447% | $218.1804 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.25 | 12.143% | $38.409 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.42 | 4.234% | $239.1336 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.95 | 6.477% | $49.991 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.86 | 8.402% | $26.9487 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.51 | 9.427% | $197.5267 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.54 | 10.169% | $259.4921 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.44 | $1,029.6815 | $1,029.68 | $1,029.75 | $1,029.60 | |