| 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 | $207.89 | 5.382% | $219.0786 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.42 | 10.609% | $42.496 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.84 | 10.544% | $86.0474 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.81 | 10.177% | $28.4367 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.88 | 12.809% | $243.5321 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.73 | 6.490% | $50.8277 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.60 | 6.602% | $128.562 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.17 | $798.9805 | $798.99 | $799.05 | $798.90 | |