| 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 | $203.42 | 6.874% | $217.4031 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.26 | 7.310% | $73.2498 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.92 | 4.368% | $217.0019 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.35 | 7.675% | $250.1829 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.70 | 9.720% | $77.572 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.99 | 7.166% | $26.7808 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.32 | 10.854% | $264.1873 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.96 | $1,126.3778 | $1,126.37 | $1,126.40 | $1,126.40 | |