| 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 | $205.56 | 5.335% | $216.5266 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.32 | 7.821% | $241.8641 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.90 | 12.440% | $122.4472 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 4.730% | $43.8819 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.61 | 13.296% | $115.1201 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 3.512% | $82.2299 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 9.366% | $19.4562 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.52 | $841.5260 | $841.53 | $841.55 | $841.50 | |