| 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 | $178.94 | 12.385% | $201.1017 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.96 | 6.376% | $9.5313 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.34 | 3.181% | $10.6689 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.92 | 12.427% | $21.2712 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.83 | 8.516% | $256.9984 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.55 | 9.478% | $7.1708 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.77 | 4.618% | $208.9954 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.31 | $715.7377 | $715.74 | $715.70 | $715.80 | |