| 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 | $217.90 | 3.411% | $225.3326 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.97 | 5.489% | $170.8605 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.84 | 8.274% | $249.9397 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.47 | 10.439% | $146.2985 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.34 | 3.494% | $99.7061 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.68 | 5.111% | $11.2259 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.50 | 9.186% | $174.1517 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.70 | $1,077.5150 | $1,077.52 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.50 | |