| 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 | $205.56 | 5.301% | $216.4567 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.59 | 7.874% | $12.5026 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.48 | 11.784% | $74.314 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 10.637% | $17.9896 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 5.629% | $51.3991 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.34 | 3.201% | $72.5916 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.64 | 8.798% | $9.4001 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $427.53 | $454.6537 | $454.65 | $454.65 | $454.70 | |