| 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 | $209.84 | 3.684% | $217.5705 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.66 | 6.509% | $198.8097 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.46 | 12.224% | $110.4958 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.99 | 8.815% | $248.0873 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.33 | 8.861% | $198.4863 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.81 | 13.265% | $6.5807 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.59 | 4.705% | $114.7462 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.68 | $1,094.7765 | $1,094.79 | $1,094.80 | $1,094.80 | |