| 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 | $207.90 | 5.185% | $218.6796 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.31 | 3.834% | $122.846 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.94 | 9.362% | $50.2409 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.25 | 5.519% | $130.0522 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 6.109% | $19.9803 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.85 | 6.122% | $46.5345 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.44 | 4.646% | $14.0644 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.52 | $602.3979 | $602.39 | $602.45 | $602.40 | |