| 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 | $208.27 | 4.625% | $217.9025 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.29 | 9.636% | $184.5064 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.91 | 12.492% | $141.6387 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.92 | 6.229% | $61.5278 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.78 | 10.512% | $46.1719 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.40 | 8.270% | $213.725 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 3.434% | $259.3401 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.30 | $1,124.8124 | $1,124.82 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.70 | |