| 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 | $203.34 | 7.311% | $218.2062 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.46 | 5.598% | $144.099 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.45 | 7.454% | $219.6897 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.64 | 6.564% | $78.4737 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.58 | 11.220% | $58.4795 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.57 | 12.433% | $15.2572 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.36 | 4.405% | $243.6395 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.40 | $977.8448 | $977.85 | $977.85 | $977.90 | |