| 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 | $204.95 | 6.302% | $217.8659 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.76 | 12.759% | $144.0609 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.97 | 11.175% | $162.2821 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.26 | 4.331% | $188.0671 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.37 | 7.721% | $264.315 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.65 | 12.495% | $231.346 | $231.35 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.40 | 7.858% | $71.6177 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.36 | $1,279.5547 | $1,279.57 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.60 | |