| 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 | $206.32 | 5.324% | $217.3045 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.98 | 13.817% | $165.0119 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.72 | 3.466% | $110.4189 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.69 | 7.298% | $45.8055 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.48 | 11.377% | $261.1568 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.80 | 5.799% | $75.9637 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.89 | 7.826% | $151.9161 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.88 | $1,027.5774 | $1,027.58 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.60 | |