| 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 | $202.66 | 7.128% | $217.1056 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.29 | 5.165% | $215.8932 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.48 | 11.306% | $204.2242 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.46 | 6.540% | $86.7875 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.34 | 4.378% | $69.2444 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.51 | 6.757% | $84.8825 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.25 | 10.262% | $185.5158 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.99 | $1,063.6532 | $1,063.65 | $1,063.65 | $1,063.60 | |