| 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 | $58.82 | 6.185% | $62.458 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.27 | 5.471% | $115.2482 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.28 | 4.611% | $196.9616 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 3.867% | $5.9827 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.79 | 5.269% | $100.8372 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.90 | 10.238% | $18.6302 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 12.752% | $219.1899 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.22 | $719.3078 | $719.31 | $719.35 | $719.30 | |