| 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 | $205.91 | 5.471% | $217.1753 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 5.502% | $209.6325 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.96 | 5.166% | $260.7696 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.62 | 7.251% | $233.3996 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.53 | 3.705% | $145.7366 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.56 | 11.105% | $192.8338 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.72 | 3.567% | $7.9954 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.00 | $1,267.5428 | $1,267.55 | $1,267.60 | $1,267.50 | |