| 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 | $205.95 | 5.786% | $217.8663 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.68 | 13.743% | $79.2561 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.55 | 4.368% | $160.2571 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.93 | 8.241% | $75.6929 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 11.851% | $263.1854 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.84 | 3.790% | $69.3732 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 9.549% | $55.2127 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.65 | $920.8437 | $920.85 | $920.80 | $921.00 | |