| 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 | $204.85 | 6.588% | $218.3455 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.34 | 12.447% | $133.0698 | $133.07 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.94 | 11.280% | $29.9788 | $29.98 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.30 | 13.627% | $20.7937 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.74 | 11.588% | $277.564 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 11.316% | $183.0592 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.81 | 8.869% | $16.1235 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.43 | $878.9345 | $878.93 | $878.90 | $879.00 | |