| 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 | $203.50 | 6.225% | $216.1679 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.48 | 12.490% | $178.2742 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.89 | 9.458% | $237.4035 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.76 | 4.638% | $141.0102 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.53 | 4.834% | $63.456 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.39 | 3.452% | $27.301 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.61 | 11.772% | $124.7487 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.16 | $988.3615 | $988.36 | $988.30 | $988.40 | |