| 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 | $205.81 | 6.174% | $218.5167 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.36 | 8.125% | $83.6455 | $83.65 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.68 | 5.401% | $235.761 | $235.76 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.84 | 13.389% | $253.8099 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.78 | 9.163% | $68.5325 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.40 | 9.225% | $250.5622 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.62 | 10.402% | $53.6775 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.49 | $1,164.5053 | $1,164.51 | $1,164.50 | $1,164.50 | |