| 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 | $201.65 | 7.850% | $217.4795 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.38 | 4.771% | $173.2703 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.95 | 9.657% | $29.5526 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.41 | 4.505% | $210.4835 | $210.48 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 8.275% | $146.9292 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 13.746% | $213.1941 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.30 | 13.260% | $233.6554 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.82 | $1,224.5646 | $1,224.56 | $1,224.60 | $1,224.70 | |