| 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 | $205.77 | 5.531% | $217.1511 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.39 | 13.215% | $126.1102 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.74 | 13.234% | $8.7643 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.68 | 10.217% | $180.4032 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.38 | 7.438% | $193.7967 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.36 | 10.871% | $13.7037 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.95 | 9.256% | $251.2342 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.27 | $991.1634 | $991.15 | $991.15 | $991.20 | |