| 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 | $201.53 | 7.762% | $217.1728 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.37 | 3.286% | $165.6398 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 12.773% | $92.0904 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 13.420% | $98.9703 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 4.237% | $241.2357 | $241.24 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.98 | 5.304% | $226.3825 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.47 | 9.453% | $218.3259 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.70 | $1,259.8174 | $1,259.82 | $1,259.85 | $1,259.80 | |