| 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 | $207.83 | 4.481% | $217.1429 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 13.690% | $134.4498 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.28 | 8.311% | $121.6116 | $121.61 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 5.308% | $168.219 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.50 | 12.729% | $127.9474 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.73 | 12.550% | $13.2021 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.32 | 11.211% | $94.8852 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.66 | $877.4580 | $877.46 | $877.45 | $877.30 | |