| 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 | $207.30 | 5.827% | $219.3794 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.26 | 13.375% | $135.211 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.68 | 4.559% | $162.7775 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.91 | 7.491% | $16.0269 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.47 | 6.654% | $49.5621 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.81 | 13.249% | $94.914 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 9.240% | $31.2099 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.00 | $709.0808 | $709.08 | $709.10 | $709.10 | |