| 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 | $206.26 | 5.414% | $217.4269 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 13.474% | $197.3767 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.61 | 9.632% | $107.0118 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 11.874% | $66.4755 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.87 | 7.244% | $256.1737 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 7.271% | $175.3023 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.80 | 5.458% | $180.1223 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.32 | $1,199.8892 | $1,199.89 | $1,199.90 | $1,199.90 | |