| 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 | $205.31 | 5.258% | $216.1052 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.27 | 11.331% | $208.4896 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.58 | 5.740% | $204.6915 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.78 | 7.261% | $82.355 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.32 | 12.382% | $81.2747 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 11.245% | $48.8366 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.97 | 3.793% | $233.5031 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.13 | $1,075.2557 | $1,075.26 | $1,075.25 | $1,075.30 | |