| 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 | $204.87 | 6.738% | $218.6741 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 6.854% | $9.8947 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.34 | 10.849% | $161.1079 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 12.368% | $33.5756 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.54 | 12.524% | $239.1585 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.29 | 11.686% | $112.0099 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.58 | 4.409% | $170.7922 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.76 | $945.2129 | $945.21 | $945.20 | $945.30 | |