| 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 | $205.68 | 6.225% | $218.4836 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.26 | 7.315% | $26.0346 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.83 | 8.109% | $124.1416 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.59 | 7.132% | $14.5592 | $14.56 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.41 | 12.531% | $47.7244 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 11.565% | $57.5229 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.41 | 6.449% | $159.0455 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.74 | $647.5118 | $647.50 | $647.50 | $647.40 | |