| 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 | $206.83 | 5.678% | $218.5738 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.55 | 13.470% | $98.2083 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 4.341% | $37.9801 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.99 | 3.215% | $224.9984 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.42 | 12.211% | $267.5335 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 7.473% | $173.3325 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.62 | 9.618% | $249.5125 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.09 | $1,270.1391 | $1,270.13 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.10 | |