| 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 | $206.75 | 5.440% | $217.9972 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.42 | 6.363% | $174.882 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.91 | 6.591% | $200.2951 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 7.218% | $77.1862 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.36 | 9.484% | $23.3858 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.57 | 9.863% | $159.9276 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.49 | 6.253% | $66.3975 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.49 | $920.0714 | $920.09 | $920.15 | $920.10 | |