| 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 | $207.35 | 6.785% | $221.4187 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 7.266% | $5.6958 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.56 | 3.510% | $74.0718 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.54 | 12.552% | $130.0426 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.89 | 7.531% | $221.3956 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.68 | 6.378% | $59.2313 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 8.523% | $264.0473 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.64 | $975.9031 | $975.91 | $975.90 | $975.80 | |