| 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 | $205.88 | 5.619% | $217.4484 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.53 | 6.249% | $196.0613 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 8.225% | $83.6146 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.36 | 8.370% | $146.6896 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.41 | 11.684% | $21.6779 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.57 | 10.870% | $250.0895 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.53 | 12.425% | $64.6781 | $64.68 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.54 | $980.2594 | $980.26 | $980.30 | $980.30 | |