| 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 | $5.45 | 4.862% | $5.715 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.86 | 9.188% | $216.0394 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.46 | 3.487% | $208.4849 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.67 | 12.858% | $174.5575 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 10.771% | $247.972 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.64 | 4.764% | $65.6242 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.47 | 8.526% | $99.2687 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.41 | $1,017.6617 | $1,017.66 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.70 | |