| 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 | $209.31 | 5.333% | $220.4725 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 11.336% | $40.415 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.45 | 3.294% | $11.8272 | $11.83 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 12.276% | $277.7147 | $277.71 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.79 | 4.735% | $200.8713 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.39 | 6.690% | $107.1061 | $107.11 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.72 | 5.233% | $39.6939 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.31 | $898.1007 | $898.10 | $898.05 | $898.10 | |