| 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 | $206.72 | 5.480% | $218.0483 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.98 | 9.656% | $137.0481 | $137.05 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.40 | 13.528% | $14.0775 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 11.696% | $160.2391 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 11.337% | $8.1053 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.45 | 12.342% | $82.5152 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.83 | 6.314% | $166.7322 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.12 | $786.7657 | $786.78 | $786.80 | $786.60 | |