| 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 | $194.26 | 12.345% | $218.2414 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.62 | 7.800% | $47.0224 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.27 | 9.718% | $173.6507 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.52 | 10.502% | $105.5515 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.69 | 4.508% | $35.2087 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.98 | 3.704% | $219.8317 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 8.572% | $50.9746 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.29 | $850.4810 | $850.47 | $850.45 | $850.50 | |