| 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 | $209.58 | 3.701% | $217.3366 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.31 | 11.313% | $152.8439 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.46 | 10.509% | $73.4443 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.84 | 7.714% | $200.1757 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.40 | 5.437% | $199.6977 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.68 | 9.127% | $261.5556 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 8.510% | $9.1257 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.68 | $1,114.1795 | $1,114.19 | $1,114.25 | $1,114.10 | |