| 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 | $200.81 | 6.285% | $213.4309 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.48 | 3.282% | $66.5962 | $66.60 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.38 | 11.435% | $28.2822 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.57 | 13.799% | $156.5533 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 13.303% | $38.3644 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.70 | 6.405% | $58.2035 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.78 | 8.293% | $54.9912 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.58 | $616.4217 | $616.41 | $616.45 | $616.50 | |