| 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 | $207.26 | 5.540% | $218.7422 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.46 | 4.166% | $165.0614 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.61 | 12.408% | $231.1221 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.72 | 4.695% | $139.9982 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.52 | 8.400% | $11.4037 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.79 | 10.390% | $94.7036 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.54 | 3.617% | $206.7574 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.90 | $1,067.7886 | $1,067.78 | $1,067.75 | $1,067.80 | |