| 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 | $204.99 | 6.709% | $218.7428 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 13.800% | $185.0729 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.55 | 3.178% | $213.1142 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.77 | 7.592% | $7.284 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 4.585% | $152.2235 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.47 | 12.176% | $48.7629 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.77 | 8.310% | $84.2327 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.73 | $909.4330 | $909.41 | $909.40 | $909.40 | |