| 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 | $204.62 | 5.680% | $216.2424 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.33 | 9.628% | $46.4055 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.43 | 4.862% | $60.2222 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.91 | 4.235% | $225.0538 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.75 | 5.319% | $87.1515 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.75 | 7.719% | $63.2849 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.75 | 8.804% | $267.3858 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.54 | $965.7461 | $965.74 | $965.75 | $965.80 | |