| 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 | $207.35 | 5.341% | $218.4246 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.86 | 7.235% | $22.3692 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.80 | 10.622% | $150.2247 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 6.228% | $38.1252 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.90 | 6.254% | $9.4566 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.53 | 4.510% | $37.1324 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.97 | 11.793% | $140.8256 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.30 | $616.5583 | $616.56 | $616.55 | $616.50 | |