| 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 | $210.48 | 5.550% | $222.1616 | $222.16 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.81 | 6.645% | $79.7811 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.26 | 10.619% | $108.6942 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.80 | 7.828% | $169.0743 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 4.422% | $5.8998 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.42 | 8.507% | $6.9661 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.76 | 13.749% | $230.6375 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.18 | $823.2146 | $823.21 | $823.20 | $823.30 | |