| 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 | $206.98 | 5.535% | $218.4363 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.92 | 3.136% | $8.1684 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 3.735% | $191.3185 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 5.395% | $17.2953 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.59 | 5.115% | $76.303 | $76.30 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.82 | 9.745% | $168.8098 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.25 | 6.371% | $221.5176 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.40 | $901.8489 | $901.86 | $901.80 | $901.80 | |