| 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 | $204.30 | 6.328% | $217.2281 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.86 | 9.490% | $198.0236 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.62 | 6.645% | $145.6984 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.49 | 4.255% | $40.1277 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.33 | 5.572% | $65.803 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.50 | 10.300% | $113.0575 | $113.06 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.29 | 7.434% | $251.7071 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.39 | $1,031.6454 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.65 | $1,031.60 | |