| 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 | $200.72 | 5.394% | $211.5468 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.78 | 12.514% | $103.2653 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 8.420% | $19.0494 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.28 | 7.693% | $77.8405 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.64 | 5.546% | $89.3341 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.35 | 7.437% | $176.5727 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.82 | 5.868% | $169.1982 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.16 | $846.8070 | $846.81 | $846.80 | $846.70 | |