| 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 | $206.26 | 5.385% | $217.3671 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 8.488% | $268.4644 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.83 | 10.539% | $126.9319 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.28 | 11.160% | $8.0924 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.29 | 7.449% | $231.327 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 4.735% | $26.9693 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.36 | 7.257% | $89.4094 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.23 | $968.5615 | $968.56 | $968.55 | $968.60 | |