| 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 | $205.51 | 6.403% | $218.6688 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.62 | 8.198% | $76.4094 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 13.187% | $148.5693 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 3.223% | $216.3244 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.28 | 6.610% | $229.51 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.84 | 4.361% | $130.2843 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.65 | 3.445% | $78.2561 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.73 | $1,098.0223 | $1,098.02 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.10 | |