| 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 | $203.44 | 6.560% | $216.7857 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.94 | 10.532% | $196.6806 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.83 | 6.472% | $138.2326 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.46 | 12.487% | $235.6153 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.30 | 11.779% | $168.0038 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.61 | 8.358% | $179.4517 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 4.638% | $181.9027 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.42 | $1,316.6724 | $1,316.67 | $1,316.70 | $1,316.70 | |