| 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 | $207.28 | 5.108% | $217.8679 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.87 | 4.328% | $55.1582 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.39 | 7.821% | $204.2022 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.99 | 5.309% | $46.3254 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 7.775% | $249.6177 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.33 | 8.780% | $239.675 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.57 | 13.547% | $36.9823 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.04 | $1,049.8287 | $1,049.84 | $1,049.85 | $1,049.90 | |