| 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 | $206.76 | 5.535% | $218.2042 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.51 | 8.405% | $51.5032 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.41 | 13.510% | $251.3225 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.77 | 9.505% | $208.9027 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.42 | 4.184% | $126.5002 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 4.430% | $175.8914 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.34 | 6.264% | $252.207 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.64 | $1,284.5312 | $1,284.52 | $1,284.50 | $1,284.50 | |