| 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 | $207.98 | 5.700% | $219.8349 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.64 | 7.705% | $170.8632 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.33 | 13.863% | $279.3401 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.37 | 7.223% | $13.2635 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.90 | 8.477% | $170.2004 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.74 | 11.755% | $129.3452 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.69 | 7.354% | $119.9037 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.65 | $1,102.7510 | $1,102.74 | $1,102.75 | $1,102.70 | |