| 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 | $206.31 | 5.197% | $217.0319 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.41 | 5.471% | $211.3744 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.77 | 8.725% | $255.2537 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.97 | 5.453% | $162.366 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 12.680% | $56.2499 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.70 | 9.708% | $74.2723 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.50 | 3.396% | $198.0033 | $198.00 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.58 | $1,174.5515 | $1,174.54 | $1,174.50 | $1,174.60 | |