| 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 | $205.69 | 5.627% | $217.2642 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 5.623% | $12.4741 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.41 | 11.548% | $101.966 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.36 | 5.172% | $68.7404 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.33 | 9.307% | $102.0162 | $102.02 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.76 | 9.386% | $106.9358 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 4.156% | $76.5859 | $76.59 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.89 | $685.9826 | $685.99 | $685.95 | $686.00 | |