| 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 | $203.83 | 6.702% | $217.4907 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.36 | 4.857% | $111.5259 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.97 | 4.484% | $217.2954 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.91 | 9.676% | $157.8347 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.26 | 6.450% | $63.0823 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.96 | 13.442% | $97.5147 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.98 | 4.761% | $180.168 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.27 | $1,044.9117 | $1,044.91 | $1,044.95 | $1,044.90 | |