| 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 | $206.67 | 5.152% | $217.3176 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.38 | 10.601% | $176.2759 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 13.688% | $90.6207 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 12.198% | $152.3424 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.73 | 5.285% | $6.0328 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.90 | 3.544% | $69.2709 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.76 | 5.300% | $139.7963 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.93 | $851.6566 | $851.66 | $851.65 | $851.60 | |