| 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 | $208.94 | 5.115% | $219.6273 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.90 | 13.426% | $82.6876 | $82.69 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.81 | 4.526% | $239.1659 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.67 | 6.521% | $202.0384 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 5.521% | $86.2423 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 8.772% | $8.2667 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.78 | 10.383% | $235.9768 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.43 | $1,074.0050 | $1,074.02 | $1,074.05 | $1,074.00 | |