| 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 | $192.78 | 13.280% | $218.3812 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.61 | 6.672% | $162.7921 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.64 | 9.644% | $71.9703 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.79 | 11.650% | $12.047 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.46 | 13.264% | $6.1842 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.26 | 5.640% | $33.0231 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.65 | 7.365% | $100.5473 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.19 | $604.9452 | $604.94 | $604.95 | $604.90 | |