| 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 | $206.58 | 5.255% | $217.4358 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 11.292% | $17.7511 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.32 | 3.319% | $202.8359 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 10.716% | $186.5454 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.56 | 5.103% | $88.8751 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.87 | 5.309% | $249.4454 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.26 | 6.743% | $46.177 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.03 | $1,009.0657 | $1,009.09 | $1,009.15 | $1,009.00 | |