| 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 | $205.87 | 5.487% | $217.1661 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.55 | 12.798% | $15.2841 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 4.703% | $38.3736 | $38.37 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.96 | 8.653% | $265.0699 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.52 | 6.488% | $143.2477 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.29 | 12.464% | $49.8103 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.36 | 10.825% | $217.616 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.20 | $946.5677 | $946.57 | $946.50 | $946.60 | |