| 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 | $206.33 | 5.421% | $217.5151 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.53 | 7.610% | $58.6797 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.52 | 5.110% | $98.2989 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.35 | 8.775% | $48.2417 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.61 | 10.147% | $50.238 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 6.560% | $39.3739 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.45 | 7.320% | $112.0957 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.74 | $624.4430 | $624.45 | $624.45 | $624.40 | |