| 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 | $201.35 | 8.613% | $218.6923 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.56 | 3.758% | $53.4976 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.37 | 8.473% | $83.9256 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.71 | 3.536% | $136.3673 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.90 | 11.587% | $19.9741 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 3.782% | $44.9584 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.53 | 3.342% | $24.3164 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.74 | $581.7317 | $581.74 | $581.70 | $581.80 | |