| 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 | $206.47 | 5.859% | $218.5671 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.46 | 12.564% | $24.1562 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.45 | 11.284% | $174.1038 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.83 | 8.245% | $50.6911 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 12.514% | $31.2901 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.37 | 9.353% | $5.8723 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.97 | 11.862% | $173.3525 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.36 | $678.0331 | $678.03 | $678.00 | $678.20 | |