| 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 | $204.82 | 6.655% | $218.4508 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.25 | 7.794% | $157.6487 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.81 | 9.329% | $172.5321 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.66 | 12.413% | $18.728 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.41 | 5.321% | $223.7123 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.62 | 10.695% | $213.2207 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.81 | 11.827% | $16.5616 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.38 | $1,020.8542 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.80 | |