| 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 | 5.453% | $216.5477 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.73 | 6.543% | $236.2378 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.52 | 3.487% | $161.9779 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.60 | 11.830% | $113.6193 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.38 | 8.803% | $212.5793 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.43 | 4.394% | $115.2823 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 13.360% | $279.6591 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.71 | $1,335.9034 | $1,335.91 | $1,335.95 | $1,335.90 | |