| 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 | $201.99 | 5.235% | $212.5642 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.45 | 13.805% | $108.6269 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.49 | 6.452% | $153.8125 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.99 | 13.828% | $70.562 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 6.655% | $93.6111 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.83 | 7.809% | $172.3111 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.71 | 9.731% | $92.9531 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.23 | $904.4409 | $904.43 | $904.40 | $904.50 | |