| 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 | $209.96 | 3.323% | $216.937 | $216.94 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.84 | 6.831% | $32.9467 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.32 | 9.347% | $28.7801 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.94 | 4.766% | $18.795 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.70 | 12.460% | $168.3526 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.91 | 3.461% | $8.1838 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.85 | 13.535% | $221.2229 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.52 | $695.2181 | $695.22 | $695.25 | $695.20 | |