| 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 | $201.48 | 8.607% | $218.8214 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 3.863% | $5.4632 | $5.46 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.68 | 5.150% | $40.672 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.56 | 4.347% | $38.1493 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.31 | 13.760% | $33.3431 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 13.409% | $264.6853 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.77 | 3.192% | $176.221 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.45 | $777.3553 | $777.35 | $777.30 | $777.30 | |