| 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 | $206.94 | 5.542% | $218.4086 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.72 | 6.357% | $91.1692 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.33 | 11.403% | $31.5605 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.84 | 11.426% | $80.0484 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.71 | 10.328% | $129.8671 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.88 | 12.602% | $203.6745 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.74 | 13.285% | $225.1426 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.16 | $979.8709 | $979.87 | $979.80 | $979.90 | |