| 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 | $204.59 | 5.810% | $216.4767 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 7.805% | $266.0304 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 6.314% | $226.0342 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.94 | 8.484% | $186.5274 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.94 | 7.596% | $179.6208 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.30 | 3.151% | $256.1239 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.63 | 10.454% | $80.2227 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.78 | $1,411.0361 | $1,411.03 | $1,411.05 | $1,410.90 | |