| 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 | $205.97 | 5.432% | $217.1583 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.77 | 5.318% | $74.5335 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.77 | 4.262% | $87.3403 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.79 | 10.454% | $240.5578 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.64 | 3.576% | $35.8787 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 4.803% | $256.5263 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.68 | 8.623% | $64.8262 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.39 | $976.8211 | $976.83 | $976.90 | $976.80 | |