| 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 | $203.95 | 6.641% | $217.4943 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.88 | 6.215% | $127.3305 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.91 | 9.176% | $197.5103 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.37 | 11.306% | $237.4936 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.33 | 7.655% | $147.8426 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.44 | 10.185% | $242.8918 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.92 | 10.768% | $6.5575 | $6.56 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.80 | $1,177.1206 | $1,177.11 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.10 | |