| 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 | $200.30 | 6.580% | $213.4797 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.86 | 7.578% | $116.0336 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.33 | 8.222% | $41.4815 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.97 | 3.780% | $56.0101 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.60 | 7.112% | $16.7095 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.65 | 4.163% | $181.9207 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.62 | 4.396% | $29.8781 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.33 | $655.5132 | $655.51 | $655.55 | $655.50 | |