| 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 | $204.48 | 6.847% | $218.4807 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.90 | 9.670% | $154.525 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.74 | 12.133% | $53.5323 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.82 | 12.487% | $29.0441 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.71 | 10.253% | $212.4686 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.49 | 3.438% | $198.0734 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.76 | 3.308% | $223.9304 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.90 | $1,090.0545 | $1,090.05 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.00 | |