| 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 | $204.60 | 5.604% | $216.0658 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 6.863% | $83.8661 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.62 | 10.868% | $135.9463 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.26 | 5.803% | $27.7839 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.98 | 10.223% | $28.6359 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.56 | 13.381% | $64.1283 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.54 | 8.266% | $10.3286 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.04 | $566.7549 | $566.77 | $566.80 | $566.70 | |