| 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 | $204.72 | 6.719% | $218.4751 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.76 | 8.244% | $104.7369 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.46 | 12.530% | $203.0716 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.32 | 13.438% | $55.9476 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 4.386% | $126.0148 | $126.01 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.41 | 8.727% | $21.1039 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 3.526% | $37.0105 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.14 | $766.3604 | $766.36 | $766.35 | $766.30 | |