| 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 | $206.95 | 5.375% | $218.0736 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.69 | 4.346% | $107.1529 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.48 | 11.493% | $274.8079 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.98 | 5.573% | $263.9114 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.98 | 6.265% | $177.4413 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 6.437% | $27.482 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.50 | 3.861% | $209.2799 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.40 | $1,278.1490 | $1,278.14 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.20 | |