| 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 | $205.87 | 6.496% | $219.2433 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.50 | 13.529% | $31.2205 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.37 | 11.129% | $150.4353 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 13.468% | $186.5414 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.95 | 11.400% | $157.0183 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.60 | 12.639% | $205.6788 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.57 | 8.628% | $112.506 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.26 | $1,062.6436 | $1,062.65 | $1,062.65 | $1,062.50 | |