| 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 | $205.39 | 5.695% | $217.087 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.62 | 9.731% | $246.4778 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.54 | 13.406% | $226.2903 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.42 | 6.458% | $92.001 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 9.829% | $25.7549 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.95 | 7.293% | $193.0738 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 4.595% | $259.8872 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.84 | $1,260.5720 | $1,260.57 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.70 | |