| 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 | $206.87 | 5.275% | $217.7824 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.31 | 13.542% | $201.3213 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.53 | 9.526% | $79.4392 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.67 | 4.785% | $48.9032 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.48 | 11.818% | $278.9635 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.97 | 12.189% | $145.812 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 7.872% | $10.0105 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.11 | $982.2321 | $982.22 | $982.20 | $982.20 | |