| 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 | $206.30 | 5.281% | $217.1947 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.98 | 11.740% | $232.3969 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 10.521% | $53.5032 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 12.430% | $43.4317 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.82 | 12.427% | $223.5274 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.76 | 6.695% | $53.0914 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.87 | 13.578% | $135.0102 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.77 | $958.1555 | $958.15 | $958.20 | $958.10 | |