| 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 | $204.57 | 5.522% | $215.8664 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.31 | 10.625% | $176.2367 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.92 | 5.354% | $151.6255 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.88 | 13.275% | $181.1041 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.41 | 12.742% | $246.2398 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.92 | 12.527% | $268.8495 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.67 | 8.417% | $51.6824 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.68 | $1,291.6044 | $1,291.61 | $1,291.65 | $1,291.50 | |