| 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 | $205.41 | 5.723% | $217.1656 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 12.382% | $267.2444 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.87 | 3.216% | $56.6346 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.84 | 13.151% | $200.0962 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.30 | 5.375% | $82.5086 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.82 | 5.537% | $212.9948 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.36 | 8.274% | $55.6095 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.40 | $1,092.2537 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.20 | |