| 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 | $207.53 | 4.403% | $216.6675 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.90 | 6.403% | $80.7599 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.50 | 5.517% | $237.9408 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.89 | 13.604% | $36.2283 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.31 | 10.458% | $96.4409 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.53 | 3.185% | $230.6494 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 6.420% | $249.9167 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.50 | $1,148.6035 | $1,148.61 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.50 | |