| 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 | $199.94 | 5.750% | $211.4366 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.83 | 7.425% | $72.8664 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.95 | 11.380% | $170.3557 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.61 | 12.390% | $55.7567 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 3.673% | $19.2521 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.63 | 7.786% | $72.8957 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.74 | 9.750% | $69.9547 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.27 | $672.5179 | $672.53 | $672.50 | $672.70 | |