| 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 | $204.33 | 6.800% | $218.2244 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.46 | 9.251% | $23.4453 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.52 | 9.152% | $159.9295 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.99 | 13.608% | $113.5966 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.85 | 4.732% | $59.5401 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 8.864% | $58.264 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.77 | 3.641% | $188.3882 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.44 | $821.3881 | $821.39 | $821.40 | $821.30 | |