| 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 | $208.81 | 5.625% | $220.5556 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.86 | 11.334% | $262.5924 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.69 | 11.479% | $87.7228 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.72 | 12.271% | $272.5042 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 9.405% | $19.5944 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.97 | 4.464% | $96.0755 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.75 | 3.124% | $227.6462 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.71 | $1,186.6911 | $1,186.69 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.70 | |