| 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 | $204.56 | 6.258% | $217.3614 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.32 | 11.375% | $60.4989 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.81 | 4.188% | $130.037 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 5.495% | $146.2794 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.86 | 12.695% | $269.1833 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.76 | 10.338% | $212.6875 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.62 | 12.464% | $42.309 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.59 | $1,078.3565 | $1,078.36 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 | |