| 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 | $206.40 | 5.544% | $217.8428 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.50 | 8.577% | $136.2641 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.34 | 11.364% | $203.0611 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 11.680% | $39.9814 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.90 | 12.141% | $34.6516 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.70 | 13.797% | $110.0417 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 4.400% | $52.9308 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.34 | $794.7735 | $794.76 | $794.80 | $794.80 | |