| 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 | $206.78 | 5.789% | $218.7505 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.28 | 13.635% | $23.0452 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.62 | 12.823% | $96.5991 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 8.182% | $152.4609 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.89 | 7.280% | $10.61 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.26 | 9.773% | $45.2923 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.86 | 12.406% | $52.6735 | $52.67 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.62 | $599.4315 | $599.43 | $599.40 | $599.50 | |