| 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 | $204.93 | 6.400% | $218.0455 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.55 | 8.804% | $89.8177 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.97 | 9.160% | $76.3793 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.61 | 10.693% | $194.388 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.59 | 8.765% | $138.7733 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.30 | 4.650% | $14.965 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.59 | 6.154% | $194.8881 | $194.89 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.54 | $927.2569 | $927.27 | $927.25 | $927.30 | |