| 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 | $200.28 | 5.474% | $211.2433 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.42 | 13.219% | $55.9528 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.60 | 6.350% | $21.9081 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.72 | 6.810% | $62.7188 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.86 | 11.671% | $94.764 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.67 | 12.714% | $261.1245 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.30 | 4.463% | $114.1781 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.85 | $821.8896 | $821.88 | $821.85 | $821.90 | |