| 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 | $208.63 | 5.665% | $220.4489 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.89 | 5.675% | $187.9853 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.83 | 3.182% | $204.125 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.81 | 6.494% | $57.3044 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.69 | 5.473% | $178.9771 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.99 | 13.400% | $46.4827 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.71 | 8.174% | $47.2829 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.55 | $942.6063 | $942.61 | $942.70 | $942.60 | |