| 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 | $204.95 | 5.523% | $216.2694 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.25 | 10.669% | $192.8407 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.37 | 6.531% | $245.4155 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.89 | 10.479% | $116.9862 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.91 | 13.617% | $223.7232 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.35 | 13.325% | $120.5211 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 5.626% | $148.8587 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.65 | $1,264.6148 | $1,264.62 | $1,264.55 | $1,264.60 | |