| 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 | $206.72 | 5.573% | $218.2405 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.49 | 3.788% | $70.0465 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.74 | 6.428% | $148.7225 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.36 | 6.783% | $106.0996 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 6.500% | $99.6201 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.35 | 10.230% | $27.9433 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 5.141% | $256.0709 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.75 | $926.7434 | $926.74 | $926.70 | $926.60 | |