| 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 | $208.99 | 4.350% | $218.0811 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.55 | 9.670% | $10.4735 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.30 | 9.818% | $178.2346 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.82 | 11.666% | $45.5821 | $45.58 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.89 | 7.589% | $201.0731 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 4.248% | $168.7358 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.92 | 4.119% | $81.1295 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.33 | $903.3097 | $903.30 | $903.35 | $903.30 | |