| 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 | $199.28 | 6.205% | $211.6453 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.78 | 6.115% | $260.8094 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.69 | 3.180% | $150.3229 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.29 | 10.614% | $68.9015 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.34 | 9.194% | $108.4733 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 7.544% | $121.8258 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.75 | 8.231% | $158.829 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.41 | $1,080.8072 | $1,080.81 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.70 | |