| 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 | $203.59 | 6.665% | $217.1593 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.56 | 12.791% | $142.7483 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 12.627% | $282.1419 | $282.14 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.71 | 3.204% | $66.7833 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.61 | 12.664% | $246.2948 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.61 | 13.140% | $49.3404 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.95 | 12.338% | $120.1455 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.54 | $1,124.6135 | $1,124.61 | $1,124.65 | $1,124.50 | |