| 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 | $204.78 | 5.830% | $216.7187 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.58 | 7.612% | $247.0556 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.65 | 12.320% | $241.0949 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.45 | 7.627% | $48.9165 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.25 | 7.605% | $266.0534 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.37 | 6.656% | $57.9889 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.69 | 11.738% | $71.1659 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.77 | $1,148.9939 | $1,149.00 | $1,148.95 | $1,149.10 | |