| 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 | $203.67 | 6.560% | $217.0308 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.97 | 8.587% | $218.2273 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.57 | 7.365% | $258.288 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.97 | 5.294% | $227.4035 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.78 | 8.159% | $33.2913 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.94 | 7.453% | $50.4384 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.28 | 6.576% | $148.4391 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.18 | $1,153.1184 | $1,153.12 | $1,153.20 | $1,153.00 | |