| 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 | $205.95 | 5.483% | $217.2422 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.84 | 6.263% | $66.7757 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.82 | 7.802% | $254.2187 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.50 | 10.268% | $32.5291 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.71 | 10.682% | $257.5681 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 12.669% | $203.3675 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.26 | 13.369% | $242.9044 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.58 | $1,274.6057 | $1,274.61 | $1,274.60 | $1,274.60 | |