| 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 | $198.48 | 5.515% | $209.4262 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.92 | 5.831% | $94.1049 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.48 | 9.684% | $12.5917 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.52 | 9.335% | $61.7961 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.62 | 4.694% | $115.8125 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.50 | 3.735% | $33.7139 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.48 | 3.508% | $186.8112 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.00 | $714.2565 | $714.25 | $714.25 | $714.20 | |