| 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 | $204.89 | 6.186% | $217.5645 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.26 | 13.262% | $41.0688 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.74 | 10.352% | $92.4088 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.86 | 5.209% | $122.9472 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.59 | 8.605% | $6.071 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.35 | 12.539% | $52.1618 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.49 | 12.149% | $169.8945 | $169.89 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.18 | $702.1166 | $702.11 | $702.05 | $702.20 | |