| 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 | $205.54 | 6.791% | $219.4982 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.81 | 8.255% | $189.2406 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.25 | 8.715% | $5.7075 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.50 | 12.475% | $131.0334 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.85 | 10.135% | $8.6456 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.26 | 7.820% | $153.3847 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.28 | 9.707% | $13.472 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.49 | $720.9820 | $720.98 | $721.00 | $720.90 | |