| 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 | $205.95 | 6.602% | $219.5468 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 10.849% | $272.0789 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 12.498% | $270.8052 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.51 | 10.288% | $263.0479 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.86 | 7.794% | $187.4106 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.86 | 12.174% | $234.2866 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.49 | 7.709% | $214.8687 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,512.84 | $1,662.0447 | $1,662.06 | $1,662.05 | $1,662.00 | |