| 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 | $204.93 | 6.625% | $218.5066 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.70 | 11.324% | $205.6154 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.34 | 3.874% | $177.9777 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.41 | 10.857% | $62.5344 | $62.53 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.78 | 13.752% | $14.5375 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.85 | 6.638% | $262.1695 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.26 | 3.322% | $111.8564 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.27 | $1,053.1975 | $1,053.21 | $1,053.20 | $1,053.20 | |