| 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 | $208.58 | 4.628% | $218.2331 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.84 | 4.722% | $60.5712 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.57 | 11.259% | $118.5687 | $118.57 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.28 | 8.133% | $16.5227 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 8.627% | $180.9943 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.62 | 12.845% | $153.0404 | $153.04 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.37 | 3.597% | $118.4839 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.88 | $866.4143 | $866.40 | $866.40 | $866.40 | |