| 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 | 6.734% | $218.3671 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.67 | 7.481% | $242.5524 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.35 | 3.696% | $182.8679 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.62 | 4.697% | $178.634 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.71 | 10.535% | $110.2144 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.67 | 8.648% | $7.2468 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.37 | 13.124% | $23.0434 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.98 | $962.9260 | $962.92 | $962.90 | $962.90 | |