| 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 | $200.97 | 5.454% | $211.9309 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.27 | 8.516% | $5.7188 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.92 | 12.375% | $10.0239 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.77 | 12.500% | $64.9913 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.81 | 9.254% | $253.2617 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.98 | 10.787% | $197.1787 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.49 | 3.191% | $87.1861 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.21 | $830.2914 | $830.29 | $830.30 | $830.30 | |