| 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 | $206.67 | 5.249% | $217.5181 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.46 | 6.778% | $187.3527 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.91 | 6.569% | $72.371 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.78 | 9.116% | $103.4201 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.43 | 5.520% | $137.6297 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.52 | 9.688% | $94.9021 | $94.90 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.31 | 12.165% | $136.0674 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.08 | $949.2611 | $949.26 | $949.20 | $949.30 | |