| 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 | $202.83 | 7.858% | $218.7684 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.43 | 12.620% | $133.3759 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.50 | 3.375% | $55.3056 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.93 | 11.311% | $12.1663 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.74 | 12.608% | $231.6797 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.54 | 10.562% | $13.8645 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.80 | 12.817% | $31.3631 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.77 | $696.5235 | $696.53 | $696.50 | $696.70 | |