| 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 | $206.62 | 5.684% | $218.3643 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.38 | 5.330% | $141.5425 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.77 | 10.710% | $277.6275 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.58 | 13.493% | $82.3732 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.98 | 6.296% | $241.2707 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 3.592% | $77.435 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.52 | 11.845% | $107.9528 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.60 | $1,146.5660 | $1,146.56 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.60 | |