| 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 | $205.96 | 6.386% | $219.1126 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.31 | 13.532% | $158.1614 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.94 | 11.683% | $218.8317 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.66 | 11.511% | $265.017 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.69 | 4.561% | $25.8161 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.51 | 12.275% | $53.3419 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.44 | 10.783% | $41.4772 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.51 | $981.7579 | $981.76 | $981.75 | $981.70 | |