| 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 | $211.35 | 3.351% | $218.4323 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 11.604% | $134.3712 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.55 | 6.483% | $70.8644 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.85 | 5.835% | $100.3845 | $100.38 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.35 | 9.345% | $30.9993 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 3.657% | $8.2718 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.36 | 7.227% | $168.7324 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.84 | $732.0559 | $732.04 | $732.05 | $732.10 | |