| 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 | $204.64 | 6.469% | $217.8782 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.46 | 10.153% | $137.0964 | $137.10 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.46 | 5.736% | $260.5969 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.63 | 9.700% | $176.2111 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.87 | 6.427% | $97.7745 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.75 | 3.415% | $194.1617 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.56 | 8.324% | $80.7664 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.37 | $1,164.4852 | $1,164.49 | $1,164.45 | $1,164.60 | |