| 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 | $206.70 | 5.244% | $217.5393 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.39 | 8.200% | $123.77 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.75 | 10.314% | $31.7153 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 4.415% | $231.2061 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.66 | 5.171% | $167.916 | $167.92 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 6.283% | $265.4312 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 12.510% | $138.3198 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.61 | $1,175.8977 | $1,175.91 | $1,175.85 | $1,175.80 | |