| 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 | $203.35 | 7.293% | $218.1803 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.28 | 5.274% | $51.879 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 11.109% | $47.0991 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.39 | 10.699% | $9.2876 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.44 | 10.770% | $179.9348 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.72 | 13.196% | $30.246 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.55 | 12.559% | $172.8343 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.12 | $709.4611 | $709.46 | $709.55 | $709.40 | |