| 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 | $208.44 | 4.813% | $218.4722 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.50 | 4.232% | $24.4945 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.55 | 8.320% | $16.8438 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.83 | 11.315% | $162.3307 | $162.33 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 11.295% | $166.1078 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.43 | 6.776% | $37.8307 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.90 | 4.452% | $63.6113 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.90 | $689.6910 | $689.68 | $689.70 | $689.60 | |