| 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 | $207.37 | 5.284% | $218.3274 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.49 | 13.400% | $101.4817 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.26 | 3.533% | $187.6639 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.76 | 7.338% | $253.0601 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.74 | 5.705% | $263.9877 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 5.542% | $75.8953 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.30 | 13.633% | $19.6585 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.83 | $1,120.0746 | $1,120.08 | $1,120.10 | $1,120.20 | |