| 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 | $205.35 | 5.651% | $216.9543 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.91 | 8.800% | $215.3261 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.33 | 6.148% | $209.4618 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.34 | 7.740% | $223.3881 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.83 | 5.167% | $18.7513 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.51 | 9.407% | $239.0652 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.30 | 12.435% | $37.4409 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.57 | $1,160.3877 | $1,160.39 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.50 | |