| 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 | $203.88 | 5.677% | $215.4543 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.95 | 11.446% | $61.2396 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.57 | 10.185% | $12.7484 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 5.845% | $44.8571 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.57 | 8.645% | $170.1055 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.75 | 8.804% | $98.7396 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.27 | 10.645% | $108.7308 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.37 | $711.8753 | $711.88 | $711.90 | $711.80 | |