| 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 | $206.89 | 5.550% | $218.3724 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.78 | 10.246% | $70.3149 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.31 | 6.867% | $186.2799 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.93 | 10.838% | $248.1995 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.27 | 10.672% | $205.042 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.95 | 7.798% | $200.4504 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.76 | 9.829% | $77.715 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.89 | $1,206.3741 | $1,206.37 | $1,206.35 | $1,206.40 | |