| 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 | $206.31 | 5.296% | $217.2362 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.72 | 6.754% | $94.7121 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.43 | 7.618% | $75.7954 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.34 | 3.331% | $75.783 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.73 | 12.874% | $278.494 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.92 | 6.435% | $263.8737 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.32 | 6.624% | $223.1854 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.77 | $1,229.0798 | $1,229.08 | $1,229.10 | $1,229.10 | |