| 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 | $205.72 | 7.140% | $220.4084 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 3.238% | $177.8275 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.47 | 8.826% | $53.8362 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 4.864% | $8.2738 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.51 | 10.269% | $225.5111 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.88 | 5.512% | $135.9839 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.52 | 9.138% | $194.8332 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.24 | $1,016.6741 | $1,016.67 | $1,016.70 | $1,016.60 | |