| 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 | $205.95 | 3.688% | $213.5454 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.76 | 7.447% | $76.0295 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.48 | 13.510% | $192.3767 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.36 | 5.692% | $48.9988 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.78 | 7.363% | $21.2364 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 10.650% | $9.4053 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 11.394% | $133.3052 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.50 | $694.8973 | $694.92 | $694.95 | $694.80 | |