| 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 | $202.94 | 5.733% | $214.5746 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.34 | 13.401% | $228.3216 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.41 | 6.352% | $108.9151 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.99 | 7.698% | $198.1536 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.39 | 6.409% | $73.8372 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.70 | 4.396% | $28.9177 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.56 | 5.109% | $5.8441 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.33 | $858.5639 | $858.56 | $858.50 | $858.50 | |