| 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 | $205.58 | 5.665% | $217.2261 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.57 | 11.318% | $186.5356 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.75 | 8.158% | $141.4166 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 10.741% | $89.1244 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.63 | 13.301% | $57.3643 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.71 | 7.366% | $134.9698 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.52 | 12.566% | $189.6962 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.24 | $1,016.3330 | $1,016.34 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.30 | |