| 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 | $204.63 | 5.735% | $216.3655 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 8.525% | $255.4353 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.87 | 5.412% | $82.0843 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.76 | 3.360% | $149.6239 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.67 | 5.369% | $157.7058 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.33 | 3.279% | $194.5053 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 7.165% | $16.5463 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.07 | $1,072.2664 | $1,072.28 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.20 | |