| 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 | $201.55 | 7.402% | $216.4687 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.42 | 8.533% | $78.5996 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.57 | 5.480% | $235.8216 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.27 | 13.586% | $269.5055 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.62 | 13.844% | $111.1345 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.64 | 10.677% | $158.9764 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.47 | 10.721% | $135.6 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.54 | $1,206.1063 | $1,206.11 | $1,206.10 | $1,206.10 | |