| 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 | $205.94 | 5.595% | $217.4623 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.42 | 9.194% | $229.766 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.63 | 6.436% | $78.3688 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.96 | 7.698% | $49.498 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.96 | 9.621% | $180.8308 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.65 | 13.861% | $95.2447 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.71 | 10.493% | $134.481 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.27 | $985.6516 | $985.65 | $985.65 | $985.70 | |