| 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 | $204.70 | 6.279% | $217.5531 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.91 | 5.862% | $93.0633 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.77 | 6.750% | $159.8795 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 7.467% | $199.8241 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.78 | 9.782% | $151.2576 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.87 | 13.316% | $263.879 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.77 | 8.203% | $140.415 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.74 | $1,225.8716 | $1,225.87 | $1,225.85 | $1,226.00 | |