| 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 | $205.32 | 5.565% | $216.7461 | $216.75 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.51 | 8.648% | $168.9585 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.83 | 3.265% | $185.7014 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.41 | 8.125% | $131.2746 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.75 | 7.106% | $227.868 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.91 | 5.626% | $52.7179 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 12.799% | $280.4634 | $280.46 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.37 | $1,263.7299 | $1,263.73 | $1,263.65 | $1,263.80 | |