| 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 | $210.44 | 3.747% | $218.3252 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.65 | 11.164% | $26.2903 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 13.703% | $13.1327 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.56 | 10.867% | $60.489 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.35 | 10.475% | $77.7192 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 5.440% | $156.4835 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.86 | 9.258% | $89.4386 | $89.44 | $89.45 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.82 | $641.8785 | $641.88 | $641.95 | $641.80 | |