| 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 | $201.87 | 5.405% | $212.7811 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.81 | 5.825% | $86.5754 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.57 | 7.560% | $41.4859 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.29 | 5.439% | $74.1131 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.95 | 5.265% | $223.1092 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 6.241% | $245.7673 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.60 | 7.253% | $205.4967 | $205.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.42 | $1,089.3287 | $1,089.34 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.40 | |