| 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 | $206.65 | 5.568% | $218.1563 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.96 | 10.459% | $65.1266 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.62 | 10.234% | $129.6572 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.49 | 9.772% | $65.3034 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.58 | 8.715% | $45.2037 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 13.393% | $260.7926 | $260.79 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.84 | 4.480% | $87.596 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.13 | $871.8358 | $871.84 | $871.85 | $871.90 | |