| 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 | $209.86 | 3.574% | $217.3604 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 12.599% | $246.4117 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.43 | 6.421% | $36.6408 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.33 | 3.497% | $18.971 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.86 | 3.688% | $6.0761 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.53 | 12.786% | $14.1321 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.64 | 10.395% | $45.9685 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.49 | $585.5606 | $585.56 | $585.55 | $585.60 | |