| 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 | $200.64 | 8.229% | $217.1507 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 8.646% | $92.6859 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.82 | 11.783% | $73.5756 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.86 | 5.803% | $223.0962 | $223.10 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 6.371% | $246.2595 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.78 | 13.451% | $160.8508 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.68 | 12.778% | $153.0172 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.60 | $1,166.6359 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.80 | |