| 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 | $200.99 | 5.218% | $211.4777 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.80 | 7.786% | $114.0376 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 12.758% | $174.5268 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.34 | 13.130% | $42.2427 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.58 | 5.502% | $44.9228 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.99 | 11.872% | $52.5687 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.58 | 10.737% | $207.7205 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.06 | $847.4968 | $847.50 | $847.50 | $847.40 | |