| 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 | $207.76 | 6.786% | $221.8586 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.27 | 5.507% | $61.4789 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 7.350% | $252.6804 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.43 | 10.545% | $174.031 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.54 | 11.700% | $192.7272 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 8.532% | $249.5368 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.70 | 8.610% | $26.8267 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.00 | $1,179.1396 | $1,179.15 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.10 | |