| 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 | $203.40 | 7.439% | $218.5309 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.92 | 9.391% | $7.5699 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 8.234% | $218.2322 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.26 | 9.866% | $131.0262 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.65 | 10.466% | $244.8479 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.99 | 12.164% | $178.3295 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.29 | 5.218% | $217.0542 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.14 | $1,215.5908 | $1,215.59 | $1,215.65 | $1,215.50 | |