| 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 | $206.50 | 5.535% | $217.9298 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.27 | 11.182% | $259.3543 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.53 | 12.800% | $247.6298 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.88 | 3.870% | $206.5767 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.54 | 12.131% | $62.2776 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.50 | 9.499% | $238.1603 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.46 | 13.580% | $169.7567 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.68 | $1,401.6852 | $1,401.69 | $1,401.75 | $1,401.80 | |