| 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 | $205.52 | 5.692% | $217.2182 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.75 | 8.386% | $139.547 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.41 | 8.106% | $36.1182 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.36 | 11.793% | $61.8886 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.28 | 9.568% | $23.3161 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.70 | 4.576% | $108.4453 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.84 | 4.452% | $40.5692 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.86 | $627.1026 | $627.12 | $627.05 | $627.00 | |