| 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 | $204.57 | 6.439% | $217.7423 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.88 | 5.670% | $243.9709 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.71 | 4.364% | $205.2944 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 4.359% | $171.7958 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.61 | 12.659% | $31.1051 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.72 | 6.837% | $177.0503 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.33 | 5.364% | $143.6427 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.44 | $1,190.6015 | $1,190.60 | $1,190.60 | $1,190.60 | |