| 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 | $205.85 | 6.270% | $218.7568 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.37 | 11.843% | $33.9667 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.38 | 13.196% | $21.9374 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.54 | 5.378% | $8.9993 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.80 | 3.127% | $120.4523 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.99 | 6.658% | $27.7204 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.93 | 3.469% | $175.8249 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.86 | $607.6578 | $607.66 | $607.60 | $607.70 | |