| 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 | $203.43 | 6.858% | $217.3812 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.31 | 8.853% | $218.0434 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.70 | 3.185% | $16.2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.36 | 4.717% | $18.1789 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 6.409% | $212.5413 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.71 | 12.477% | $89.6554 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.90 | 10.772% | $207.0329 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.15 | $979.0331 | $979.03 | $979.10 | $979.00 | |