| 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 | $206.74 | 6.125% | $219.4028 | $219.40 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.54 | 7.800% | $169.8281 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.52 | 13.283% | $188.6389 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.91 | 8.263% | $219.6765 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 4.535% | $175.5874 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.79 | 10.255% | $27.3322 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 6.104% | $73.8696 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.09 | $1,074.3355 | $1,074.34 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.30 | |