| 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 | $200.40 | 8.516% | $217.4661 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 5.600% | $154.7251 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.83 | 4.144% | $214.3596 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.54 | 5.794% | $157.1464 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.59 | 3.658% | $55.5503 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.25 | 12.712% | $10.4259 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.42 | 6.486% | $226.1976 | $226.20 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.55 | $1,035.8710 | $1,035.89 | $1,035.90 | $1,035.90 | |