| 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 | $204.79 | 5.685% | $216.4323 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.36 | 10.222% | $163.5254 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.94 | 12.472% | $62.9168 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.35 | 7.281% | $26.1229 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 7.458% | $20.0624 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 9.710% | $43.6097 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.80 | 6.641% | $15.7829 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.66 | $548.4524 | $548.45 | $548.45 | $548.40 | |