| 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 | $208.53 | 5.184% | $219.3402 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.34 | 9.631% | $52.9956 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.37 | 9.441% | $67.1639 | $67.16 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.73 | 6.461% | $123.2073 | $123.21 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 10.415% | $261.1867 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.65 | 12.476% | $86.2129 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.40 | 8.776% | $89.6314 | $89.63 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.57 | $899.7380 | $899.74 | $899.75 | $899.70 | |