| 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 | $204.80 | 6.196% | $217.4894 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.94 | 11.395% | $50.0609 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.68 | 8.583% | $35.4849 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.65 | 11.170% | $174.1478 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.28 | 10.766% | $32.4323 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.39 | 12.239% | $30.7423 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.67 | 10.740% | $68.2934 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.41 | $608.6510 | $608.64 | $608.70 | $608.60 | |