| 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 | $205.40 | 6.234% | $218.2046 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.53 | 4.676% | $165.9429 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.44 | 8.596% | $22.197 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 13.736% | $8.7804 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.25 | 7.312% | $5.6339 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 11.417% | $29.5255 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.53 | 3.527% | $133.0633 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.37 | $583.3476 | $583.34 | $583.40 | $583.30 | |