| 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 | $204.64 | 6.576% | $218.0971 | $218.10 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.77 | 5.442% | $250.7094 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.96 | 11.769% | $227.9641 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.83 | 9.106% | $70.7334 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.65 | 10.580% | $21.729 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.86 | 9.407% | $159.5811 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.66 | 13.328% | $197.9387 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.37 | $1,146.7528 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.70 | |