| 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 | $204.42 | 6.246% | $217.1881 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.57 | 10.255% | $270.7532 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.91 | 6.127% | $254.6093 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.48 | 5.490% | $49.0318 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 9.179% | $177.4923 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.96 | 11.206% | $236.8243 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.41 | 4.343% | $82.8588 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.32 | $1,288.7578 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.80 | |