| 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 | $205.62 | 5.585% | $217.1039 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.52 | 10.487% | $95.5934 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.45 | 12.708% | $30.9383 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.58 | 9.572% | $198.9608 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.45 | 10.616% | $117.7507 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.96 | 8.623% | $57.5267 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.96 | 11.845% | $63.7069 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.54 | $781.5807 | $781.58 | $781.60 | $781.60 | |