| 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 | $205.85 | 5.799% | $217.7872 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 13.263% | $41.2391 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.61 | 3.587% | $25.4928 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 6.788% | $56.3307 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.36 | 9.827% | $156.3497 | $156.35 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.90 | 5.569% | $92.7952 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 9.409% | $18.1947 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.51 | $608.1894 | $608.19 | $608.25 | $608.10 | |