| 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 | $206.88 | 5.454% | $218.1632 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.97 | 3.870% | $30.0911 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.72 | 6.166% | $27.3059 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 11.258% | $161.8693 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.60 | 8.806% | $160.5977 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 3.494% | $93.9829 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.68 | 13.648% | $97.3736 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.15 | $789.3837 | $789.38 | $789.35 | $789.50 | |