| 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 | $205.86 | 5.435% | $217.0485 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.84 | 6.237% | $110.3165 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.48 | 8.721% | $29.8765 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 4.302% | $90.0335 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.86 | 7.247% | $251.8803 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.33 | 10.631% | $185.1189 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.95 | 9.652% | $163.3267 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.64 | $1,047.6009 | $1,047.61 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.50 | |