| 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 | $217.84 | 12.186% | $244.386 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.82 | 11.382% | $12.0515 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.87 | 8.619% | $230.1311 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 3.614% | $17.9978 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.62 | 10.596% | $104.6459 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.68 | 5.542% | $57.7104 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.81 | 9.674% | $22.8232 | $22.82 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.01 | $689.7459 | $689.75 | $689.75 | $689.70 | |