| 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 | $202.73 | 6.783% | $216.4812 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 5.779% | $17.2631 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.38 | 11.250% | $277.4353 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.51 | 6.643% | $61.3304 | $61.33 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.85 | 6.387% | $48.7784 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.93 | 11.377% | $203.7419 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 6.341% | $219.3602 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.00 | $1,044.3905 | $1,044.39 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.40 | |