| 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 | $201.81 | 8.554% | $219.0728 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 3.621% | $84.8034 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.36 | 10.588% | $32.4686 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.34 | 5.812% | $5.6504 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.28 | 4.484% | $116.2698 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 12.370% | $53.7915 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 3.297% | $54.4685 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.23 | $566.5250 | $566.52 | $566.45 | $566.70 | |