| 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 | $203.84 | 7.174% | $218.4635 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 7.780% | $9.3769 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.53 | 7.806% | $182.7635 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.43 | 7.196% | $78.714 | $78.71 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.79 | 10.416% | $50.5595 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.90 | 5.861% | $47.5316 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.63 | 7.198% | $100.3695 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.82 | $687.7785 | $687.77 | $687.75 | $687.90 | |