| 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 | $204.54 | 5.822% | $216.4483 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 8.467% | $86.318 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.35 | 13.497% | $56.0108 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.59 | 8.850% | $188.9527 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.89 | 12.285% | $59.3875 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.66 | 9.842% | $16.1028 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.43 | 4.565% | $51.6865 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.04 | $674.9066 | $674.91 | $674.90 | $674.90 | |