| 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 | $206.26 | 5.349% | $217.2928 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 8.521% | $9.1483 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.62 | 11.851% | $112.5445 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 12.137% | $9.9578 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 11.790% | $55.8726 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.44 | 3.392% | $8.7263 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.55 | 9.290% | $21.3662 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $402.16 | $434.9085 | $434.91 | $434.90 | $434.90 | |