| 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 | $204.39 | 5.837% | $216.3202 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.28 | 7.233% | $217.9832 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.69 | 9.708% | $19.4073 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.49 | 12.142% | $54.3777 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.28 | 3.654% | $17.9114 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.45 | 10.423% | $135.213 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.73 | 7.236% | $27.5918 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.31 | $688.8046 | $688.80 | $688.80 | $688.80 | |