| 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 | $207.81 | 5.204% | $218.6244 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.73 | 8.141% | $267.8977 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 10.294% | $275.0181 | $275.02 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 11.126% | $6.412 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.57 | 8.185% | $142.339 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.72 | 5.520% | $26.0845 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.51 | 12.364% | $261.2575 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.46 | $1,197.6332 | $1,197.63 | $1,197.60 | $1,197.60 | |