| 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 | $204.95 | 5.769% | $216.7736 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.30 | 3.282% | $192.4144 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.30 | 6.609% | $194.3482 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 13.165% | $180.2492 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 6.701% | $8.2373 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.28 | 5.302% | $114.021 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.77 | 4.340% | $99.9264 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.60 | $1,005.9701 | $1,005.97 | $1,005.95 | $1,005.80 | |