| 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 | $206.65 | 5.518% | $218.0529 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 8.308% | $17.091 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 9.314% | $39.6701 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.94 | 10.275% | $197.3261 | $197.33 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 13.812% | $167.1898 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.59 | 4.586% | $238.0273 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.56 | 11.524% | $6.2007 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.71 | $883.5579 | $883.56 | $883.60 | $883.60 | |