| 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 | $207.73 | 4.583% | $217.2503 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.99 | 6.205% | $212.3994 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.84 | 13.221% | $48.5039 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 8.241% | $235.3701 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.26 | 5.576% | $45.6722 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.45 | 5.664% | $124.1024 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.78 | 6.629% | $111.7259 | $111.73 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.50 | $995.0242 | $995.02 | $995.00 | $995.10 | |