| 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 | $207.90 | 4.458% | $217.1682 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.72 | 10.502% | $158.8135 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.48 | 11.643% | $138.9732 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.72 | 13.726% | $99.7604 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.73 | 4.569% | $164.9367 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.54 | 7.626% | $163.0964 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.52 | 12.658% | $273.2182 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.61 | $1,215.9666 | $1,215.97 | $1,215.90 | $1,216.00 | |