| 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 | $205.59 | 3.500% | $212.7857 | $212.79 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.49 | 5.740% | $176.0465 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 9.350% | $188.3882 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.65 | 7.724% | $232.3068 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.66 | 7.124% | $66.0527 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 7.685% | $187.9426 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.25 | 9.391% | $106.3827 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.45 | $1,169.9052 | $1,169.91 | $1,169.95 | $1,169.90 | |