| 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 | $202.75 | 5.778% | $214.4649 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.53 | 5.377% | $88.0214 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.67 | 11.745% | $275.6414 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.28 | 11.634% | $260.4198 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.50 | 5.608% | $75.5097 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.62 | 4.401% | $69.5519 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.36 | 4.685% | $102.9682 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.71 | $1,086.5773 | $1,086.57 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.60 | |