| 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 | $201.99 | 5.619% | $213.3398 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.98 | 5.427% | $42.1497 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.69 | 9.549% | $90.5861 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.53 | 11.255% | $29.516 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.26 | 3.588% | $24.0946 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.57 | 5.685% | $102.06 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 13.632% | $8.9769 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.92 | $510.7231 | $510.73 | $510.75 | $510.70 | |