| 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 | $205.95 | 5.442% | $217.1578 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.65 | 8.677% | $220.2339 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.96 | 3.382% | $227.399 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.42 | 9.624% | $80.4859 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.31 | 9.155% | $214.2822 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.68 | 9.202% | $9.4787 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.75 | 13.595% | $158.749 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.72 | $1,127.7865 | $1,127.79 | $1,127.85 | $1,127.80 | |