| 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 | $203.93 | 6.534% | $217.2548 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.66 | 10.187% | $146.1741 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.37 | 11.306% | $122.8484 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.68 | 5.649% | $6.0009 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.91 | 8.658% | $36.8459 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.73 | 3.737% | $199.9323 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 8.757% | $267.8794 | $267.88 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.59 | $996.9358 | $996.93 | $996.95 | $996.90 | |