| 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 | $203.48 | 6.625% | $216.9606 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.72 | 3.753% | $147.0388 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.26 | 7.102% | $84.889 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.40 | 6.236% | $114.0975 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.48 | 6.761% | $81.6508 | $81.65 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.77 | 9.573% | $86.3107 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.48 | 3.564% | $255.2645 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.59 | $986.2119 | $986.21 | $986.20 | $986.30 | |