| 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 | $204.45 | 6.424% | $217.5839 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 7.707% | $268.7505 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.80 | 10.136% | $198.0245 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.40 | 8.625% | $170.9758 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.25 | 9.256% | $120.4547 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 4.852% | $214.2755 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.32 | 13.775% | $53.8383 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.10 | $1,243.9032 | $1,243.90 | $1,243.95 | $1,244.00 | |