| 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 | $204.82 | 6.849% | $218.8481 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.57 | 4.519% | $166.781 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.65 | 13.378% | $148.1284 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.90 | 10.836% | $59.7406 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.27 | 3.289% | $204.7911 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.80 | 7.627% | $28.844 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.74 | 3.269% | $49.3006 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.75 | $876.4338 | $876.43 | $876.50 | $876.30 | |