| 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 | $205.80 | 5.521% | $217.1622 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 9.498% | $78.5977 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 13.654% | $237.4346 | $237.43 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.62 | 6.344% | $265.4559 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 11.340% | $39.6704 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.66 | 13.320% | $175.2607 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 10.783% | $258.9442 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.14 | $1,272.5257 | $1,272.52 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.60 | |