| 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 | $204.53 | 6.718% | $218.2703 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.53 | 6.201% | $15.431 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.36 | 7.317% | $47.6058 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 12.605% | $43.2741 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.43 | 3.742% | $12.8951 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 7.253% | $83.3999 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 10.512% | $204.845 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.40 | $625.7212 | $625.73 | $625.70 | $625.70 | |