| 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 | $199.76 | 5.500% | $210.7468 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.80 | 5.446% | $212.79 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.87 | 9.118% | $10.7699 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.81 | 12.113% | $213.9228 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.98 | 13.765% | $80.7504 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.92 | 12.451% | $117.9836 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.64 | 10.418% | $238.1054 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.78 | $1,085.0689 | $1,085.07 | $1,085.05 | $1,085.10 | |