| 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 | $203.59 | 7.162% | $218.1711 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.74 | 5.293% | $6.0438 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.75 | 9.235% | $264.0756 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.79 | 9.407% | $154.0341 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 9.463% | $219.6266 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 7.525% | $117.7614 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.74 | 8.562% | $242.8966 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.77 | $1,222.6092 | $1,222.61 | $1,222.65 | $1,222.60 | |