| 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 | $202.51 | 7.475% | $217.6476 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.27 | 11.442% | $126.2304 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 13.291% | $185.7633 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.50 | 11.571% | $74.1947 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.53 | 3.132% | $37.6741 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 9.353% | $257.6575 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.73 | 8.554% | $46.3851 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.13 | $945.5527 | $945.55 | $945.55 | $945.60 | |