| 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 | $204.45 | 5.828% | $216.3653 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.35 | 10.437% | $31.3089 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.63 | 12.799% | $51.4702 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.34 | 11.780% | $24.9717 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 8.335% | $260.5132 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.71 | 9.483% | $65.3723 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.87 | 13.251% | $159.5367 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.82 | $809.5383 | $809.54 | $809.45 | $809.60 | |