| 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 | $208.84 | 5.186% | $219.6704 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.67 | 12.321% | $70.3916 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.51 | 8.555% | $60.2589 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.55 | 12.297% | $117.4065 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.29 | 9.116% | $41.7805 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.30 | 5.250% | $165.5583 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.91 | 13.791% | $277.5476 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.07 | $952.6138 | $952.62 | $952.60 | $952.70 | |