| 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 | $204.55 | 5.629% | $216.0641 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.35 | 12.116% | $162.9606 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.41 | 8.577% | $87.3068 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.71 | 5.551% | $84.1347 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.31 | 11.789% | $52.8874 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.57 | 11.335% | $46.282 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.97 | 10.369% | $39.6997 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.87 | $689.3353 | $689.33 | $689.35 | $689.40 | |