| 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 | $207.42 | 5.412% | $218.6456 | $218.65 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.41 | 7.539% | $177.8803 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.61 | 12.265% | $102.846 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.71 | 4.682% | $137.8767 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.66 | 8.652% | $179.9929 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.77 | 5.226% | $33.4303 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.91 | 9.802% | $6.4893 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.49 | $857.1611 | $857.17 | $857.25 | $857.10 | |