| 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 | $201.88 | 7.428% | $216.8756 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.96 | 12.490% | $167.5651 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.32 | 8.745% | $202.6137 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 6.407% | $214.7932 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.98 | 3.616% | $213.4282 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.58 | 3.381% | $97.7777 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.86 | 10.354% | $16.3986 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.44 | $1,129.4521 | $1,129.46 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | |