| 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 | $205.63 | 5.469% | $216.8759 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 9.408% | $18.0414 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.81 | 3.821% | $252.0878 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.42 | 12.480% | $79.2084 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.52 | 9.764% | $64.2339 | $64.23 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.98 | 12.593% | $159.8595 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.36 | 9.609% | $194.4025 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.21 | $984.7094 | $984.71 | $984.75 | $984.70 | |