| 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 | $201.80 | 5.470% | $212.8385 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.98 | 13.644% | $123.8492 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.86 | 12.745% | $60.7245 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.41 | 13.297% | $26.5228 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.60 | 9.868% | $21.5341 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.57 | 8.440% | $34.2345 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.68 | 4.115% | $128.7694 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.90 | $608.4730 | $608.46 | $608.45 | $608.30 | |