| 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 | $204.90 | 5.740% | $216.6613 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.60 | 9.754% | $156.5092 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.79 | 3.207% | $246.448 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.96 | 6.265% | $115.7863 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.82 | 8.851% | $58.5836 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.43 | 6.516% | $223.0765 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.91 | 10.496% | $266.1959 | $266.20 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.41 | $1,283.2608 | $1,283.27 | $1,283.30 | $1,283.30 | |