| 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 | $205.81 | 5.505% | $217.1398 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.59 | 11.184% | $80.7085 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 12.833% | $139.6985 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.29 | 3.142% | $183.8919 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.25 | 9.386% | $162.1647 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.42 | 5.786% | $167.5862 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.87 | 6.435% | $257.4343 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.04 | $1,208.6239 | $1,208.62 | $1,208.65 | $1,208.60 | |