| 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 | $201.78 | 5.833% | $213.5498 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 13.267% | $56.5882 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.47 | 6.830% | $54.9854 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.25 | 12.528% | $156.6952 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.56 | 9.371% | $118.7332 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.86 | 4.204% | $12.3586 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.57 | 10.352% | $273.1984 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.45 | $886.1088 | $886.12 | $886.15 | $886.10 | |