| 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 | $206.92 | 5.575% | $218.4558 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.84 | 10.437% | $77.1292 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.59 | 13.509% | $242.4439 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 11.187% | $9.9957 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.79 | 6.170% | $110.1938 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.59 | 4.107% | $22.4767 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.31 | 7.772% | $165.2253 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.03 | $845.9204 | $845.93 | $846.00 | $845.90 | |