| 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 | $205.49 | 5.203% | $216.1816 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.79 | 13.466% | $80.3226 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.37 | 13.585% | $181.0204 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 12.128% | $243.8672 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.60 | 10.525% | $97.9252 | $97.93 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.33 | 9.556% | $73.7641 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.98 | 7.187% | $252.9399 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.05 | $1,146.0210 | $1,146.02 | $1,146.00 | $1,146.00 | |