| 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 | $203.90 | 4.644% | $213.3691 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.56 | 4.659% | $120.9439 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.35 | 13.865% | $100.5997 | $100.60 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.79 | 11.355% | $58.7843 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.49 | 5.485% | $71.1918 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 3.835% | $7.7149 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.56 | 3.842% | $9.9273 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.08 | $582.5310 | $582.52 | $582.55 | $582.50 | |