| 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 | $206.74 | 5.364% | $217.8295 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.77 | 4.268% | $148.8634 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.37 | 10.542% | $128.6377 | $128.64 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 7.159% | $224.5731 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.75 | 7.794% | $27.757 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.43 | 10.829% | $11.5595 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.84 | 12.132% | $218.478 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.47 | $977.6982 | $977.70 | $977.70 | $977.80 | |