| 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 | $205.73 | 5.668% | $217.3908 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.86 | 13.681% | $13.4826 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.41 | 12.672% | $170.5967 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.93 | 12.511% | $157.4366 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.63 | 10.481% | $163.1031 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.36 | 5.382% | $95.2232 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 13.473% | $159.9175 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.85 | $977.1505 | $977.15 | $977.15 | $977.10 | |