| 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 | $206.89 | 5.650% | $218.5793 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.28 | 11.844% | $162.487 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.45 | 13.821% | $41.4878 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 6.262% | $76.7743 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.58 | 6.833% | $15.5763 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 11.821% | $271.3896 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.36 | 5.841% | $27.8997 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.51 | $814.1940 | $814.20 | $814.25 | $814.30 | |