| 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 | $209.45 | 5.548% | $221.0703 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.64 | 6.825% | $159.8529 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.31 | 8.622% | $20.9749 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 10.518% | $17.0087 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 13.864% | $169.0653 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.74 | 5.227% | $119.6852 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.48 | 7.175% | $109.8329 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.49 | $817.4902 | $817.49 | $817.45 | $817.60 | |