| 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 | $201.91 | 7.737% | $217.5318 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.95 | 3.488% | $163.4593 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.66 | 10.690% | $134.6655 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 8.773% | $151.499 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.47 | 4.143% | $84.8453 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.47 | 12.244% | $90.3227 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.98 | 11.270% | $245.8844 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.72 | $1,088.2080 | $1,088.21 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 | |