| 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 | $205.86 | 5.591% | $217.3696 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.90 | 9.104% | $43.5325 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.69 | 9.427% | $213.0434 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 11.451% | $266.8806 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.93 | 13.393% | $45.2778 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.31 | 5.186% | $140.2235 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 11.724% | $247.7927 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,174.1201 | $1,174.11 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.10 | |