| 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 | $203.28 | 6.391% | $216.2716 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.86 | 13.696% | $217.0002 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.27 | 4.682% | $216.9744 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.86 | 10.469% | $34.0907 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.69 | 9.688% | $148.8356 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 3.673% | $5.7435 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.98 | 10.639% | $216.8303 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.48 | $1,055.7463 | $1,055.74 | $1,055.75 | $1,055.70 | |