| 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 | $204.92 | 6.536% | $218.3136 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 11.296% | $50.4616 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.45 | 13.578% | $25.4983 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.48 | 9.791% | $219.0111 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.74 | 4.826% | $10.2101 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.99 | 10.417% | $60.7183 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.84 | 3.562% | $71.2921 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.76 | $655.5051 | $655.50 | $655.45 | $655.50 | |