| 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 | $205.75 | 5.523% | $217.1136 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.52 | 11.805% | $62.0741 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.95 | 8.479% | $16.2176 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.32 | 6.498% | $209.0769 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.87 | 9.433% | $159.6299 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.58 | 4.710% | $8.9841 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.43 | 7.778% | $123.3304 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.42 | $796.4266 | $796.42 | $796.45 | $796.40 | |