| 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 | $199.98 | 5.337% | $210.6529 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.62 | 8.680% | $27.8438 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.61 | 7.241% | $176.5294 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.51 | 6.371% | $110.1046 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 6.769% | $50.7046 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.64 | 12.665% | $140.4257 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.45 | 3.617% | $97.8663 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.30 | $814.1273 | $814.12 | $814.15 | $814.10 | |