| 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 | $207.37 | 5.795% | $219.3871 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.68 | 6.695% | $91.4163 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.46 | 12.822% | $87.3919 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.30 | 10.409% | $54.4316 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.40 | 5.656% | $229.6961 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.41 | 7.110% | $72.2029 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.48 | 6.679% | $41.0501 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.10 | $795.5760 | $795.58 | $795.60 | $795.60 | |