| 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 | $206.54 | 5.556% | $218.0154 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.26 | 6.460% | $21.5688 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 3.127% | $217.1648 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.70 | 10.527% | $67.0899 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 9.667% | $16.9984 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.84 | 5.405% | $215.9116 | $215.91 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.57 | 8.858% | $102.947 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.99 | $859.6959 | $859.70 | $859.65 | $859.70 | |