| 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 | $206.25 | 5.719% | $218.0454 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 4.431% | $77.8429 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.99 | 10.130% | $177.2983 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.39 | 10.438% | $113.0775 | $113.08 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.81 | 12.341% | $222.2217 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.68 | 9.449% | $210.8863 | $210.89 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.61 | 5.830% | $86.3679 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.27 | $1,105.7400 | $1,105.75 | $1,105.75 | $1,105.70 | |