| 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 | $205.78 | 5.525% | $217.1493 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.29 | 10.583% | $30.1781 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.61 | 9.201% | $102.2231 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.28 | 13.396% | $201.0284 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.76 | 12.379% | $279.554 | $279.55 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.36 | 3.732% | $230.6585 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 3.491% | $214.0401 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.90 | $1,274.8315 | $1,274.83 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.80 | |