| 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 | $203.33 | 7.292% | $218.1568 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 13.206% | $19.8337 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.25 | 7.149% | $235.9957 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.47 | 11.339% | $205.3871 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.59 | 12.859% | $200.4263 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 5.611% | $15.7677 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.92 | 12.571% | $16.7956 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.01 | $912.3629 | $912.38 | $912.40 | $912.40 | |