| 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 | $209.47 | 4.333% | $218.5463 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.47 | 11.651% | $70.8649 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.86 | 6.303% | $163.5578 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.84 | 3.570% | $113.7613 | $113.76 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 6.563% | $52.6315 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.28 | 11.669% | $186.7999 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.72 | 10.627% | $52.7912 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.03 | $858.9529 | $858.95 | $858.95 | $859.00 | |