| 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 | $205.50 | 5.200% | $216.186 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.50 | 12.446% | $110.7593 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.93 | 4.344% | $98.0103 | $98.01 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.83 | 9.491% | $27.1866 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.63 | 11.843% | $33.1391 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.79 | 10.831% | $10.8504 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.92 | 8.711% | $84.7076 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.10 | $580.8393 | $580.85 | $580.85 | $580.90 | |