| 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 | $206.31 | 5.518% | $217.6942 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.70 | 5.761% | $57.8513 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.42 | 4.431% | $164.3953 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.41 | 7.361% | $51.9735 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.67 | 12.499% | $98.6279 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.77 | 11.174% | $177.6227 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.89 | 6.541% | $198.0491 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.17 | $966.2140 | $966.21 | $966.20 | $966.20 | |