| 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 | $205.48 | 5.836% | $217.4718 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.59 | 9.157% | $106.5263 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.89 | 12.106% | $81.7141 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.58 | 3.818% | $251.8417 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.67 | 7.340% | $144.5548 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.79 | 8.807% | $265.2606 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.52 | 4.790% | $88.5685 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.52 | $1,155.9378 | $1,155.93 | $1,155.90 | $1,156.00 | |