| 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 | $203.86 | 6.874% | $217.8733 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.48 | 3.744% | $197.6116 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 3.695% | $225.3189 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 10.395% | $207.9731 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.43 | 8.155% | $251.3847 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 5.768% | $87.5019 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.27 | 13.607% | $130.9548 | $130.95 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.45 | $1,318.6183 | $1,318.60 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.70 | |