| 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 | $201.45 | 5.474% | $212.4774 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.44 | 5.858% | $178.3072 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.93 | 9.757% | $175.5344 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.38 | 3.482% | $86.2833 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.78 | 4.867% | $98.3443 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.45 | 8.111% | $92.3808 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.95 | 5.735% | $34.8397 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.38 | $878.1671 | $878.16 | $878.25 | $878.10 | |