| 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 | $202.49 | 7.185% | $217.0389 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.57 | 3.438% | $58.5149 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.74 | 5.521% | $159.0624 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 8.839% | $161.8327 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 7.360% | $173.279 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.28 | 7.867% | $260.2615 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.40 | 4.181% | $107.7232 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.57 | $1,137.7126 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.70 | $1,137.70 | |