| 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 | $206.79 | 5.685% | $218.546 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.87 | 8.251% | $200.1236 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 13.693% | $234.8443 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 9.343% | $7.5119 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.29 | 3.732% | $159.0108 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.35 | 13.593% | $273.0208 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 3.210% | $6.0791 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.62 | $1,099.1365 | $1,099.13 | $1,099.10 | $1,099.00 | |