| 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 | $204.34 | 6.652% | $217.9327 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.65 | 10.526% | $261.5598 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.93 | 7.809% | $76.4689 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.94 | 12.765% | $153.2927 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.85 | 12.385% | $261.6885 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.77 | 9.686% | $113.8212 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.35 | 12.457% | $251.1727 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.83 | $1,335.9365 | $1,335.93 | $1,335.90 | $1,336.00 | |