| 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 | $202.78 | 7.750% | $218.4955 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.85 | 4.548% | $37.4805 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.32 | 13.318% | $60.4212 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 4.811% | $17.6292 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.28 | 12.209% | $198.9241 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.83 | 7.403% | $81.4437 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.37 | 7.206% | $97.9541 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.25 | $712.3483 | $712.34 | $712.35 | $712.30 | |