| 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 | $207.43 | 5.169% | $218.1521 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.81 | 11.495% | $38.8114 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.25 | 9.803% | $43.0977 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.77 | 7.377% | $72.7694 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.94 | 5.874% | $140.7489 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.58 | 4.590% | $182.5932 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.94 | 10.448% | $20.9189 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.72 | $717.0916 | $717.09 | $717.05 | $717.10 | |