| 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 | $204.59 | 5.814% | $216.4849 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.45 | 12.674% | $7.2675 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.41 | 7.195% | $206.2539 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 11.397% | $107.7989 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.49 | 11.682% | $88.776 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.91 | 7.416% | $251.2568 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.74 | 7.239% | $112.3221 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.36 | $990.1601 | $990.16 | $990.15 | $990.30 | |