| 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 | $205.70 | 5.426% | $216.8613 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.84 | 8.380% | $206.8324 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.90 | 5.404% | $87.3799 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.90 | 11.246% | $225.7181 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.65 | 10.732% | $250.9741 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.45 | 12.806% | $227.2477 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 9.457% | $246.1578 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.33 | $1,461.1713 | $1,461.17 | $1,461.15 | $1,461.20 | |