| 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 | $207.43 | 4.669% | $217.1149 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.89 | 6.260% | $194.3389 | $194.34 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.33 | 9.598% | $29.9531 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 13.524% | $281.0514 | $281.05 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.70 | 12.150% | $65.8321 | $65.83 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.91 | 8.612% | $174.7676 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.46 | 12.793% | $253.1752 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.29 | $1,216.2332 | $1,216.23 | $1,216.25 | $1,216.30 | |