| 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 | $205.56 | 5.238% | $216.3272 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.70 | 6.320% | $151.7186 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.45 | 6.856% | $33.6062 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.25 | 13.234% | $204.1043 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.95 | 3.198% | $69.0911 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.91 | 6.272% | $178.4413 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.76 | 8.563% | $245.0918 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.58 | $1,098.3805 | $1,098.38 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.30 | |