| 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 | $206.92 | 5.127% | $217.5288 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 13.240% | $75.3159 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.60 | 12.750% | $45.7765 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.45 | 6.772% | $255.6656 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.80 | 7.754% | $168.9583 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.73 | 4.713% | $206.0019 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 13.156% | $194.617 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.00 | $1,163.8640 | $1,163.88 | $1,163.85 | $1,163.90 | |