| 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 | $204.46 | 6.702% | $218.1629 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.38 | 10.329% | $178.0489 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.38 | 4.201% | $36.8663 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.48 | 6.388% | $144.1345 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 11.400% | $6.1381 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.96 | 11.364% | $136.9332 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.63 | 13.719% | $97.3776 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.80 | $817.6615 | $817.66 | $817.70 | $817.60 | |