| 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 | $204.99 | 7.185% | $219.7185 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.54 | 13.542% | $63.0612 | $63.06 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.95 | 8.489% | $103.0103 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.50 | 7.694% | $127.6174 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.65 | 5.588% | $19.6922 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 11.351% | $47.6026 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.56 | 10.630% | $104.6117 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.94 | $685.3139 | $685.31 | $685.25 | $685.30 | |