| 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 | $204.94 | 5.825% | $216.8778 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 3.340% | $207.145 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.62 | 5.152% | $50.0734 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.58 | 11.134% | $109.5559 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.61 | 10.565% | $36.0552 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.86 | 5.230% | $10.3757 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.92 | 12.327% | $68.4296 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.98 | $698.5126 | $698.53 | $698.55 | $698.60 | |