| 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 | $205.76 | 5.117% | $216.2887 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.37 | 5.797% | $180.2463 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.49 | 6.110% | $200.0067 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.82 | 4.816% | $177.9985 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.72 | 10.574% | $108.0529 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.78 | 7.737% | $74.1015 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.72 | 10.200% | $114.2994 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.66 | $1,070.9940 | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | $1,071.00 | |