| 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 | $210.65 | 3.754% | $218.5578 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 5.636% | $55.2265 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.30 | 5.834% | $147.4268 | $147.43 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.35 | 8.515% | $18.8274 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 8.503% | $268.9572 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 13.422% | $168.7379 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.88 | 3.707% | $53.8032 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.11 | $931.5368 | $931.55 | $931.60 | $931.50 | |