| 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 | $205.87 | 5.725% | $217.6561 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.76 | 6.650% | $31.739 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.85 | 13.698% | $219.2666 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 4.490% | $253.4823 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.35 | 9.562% | $267.7147 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.74 | 3.469% | $20.4248 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 6.634% | $258.7581 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.82 | $1,269.0416 | $1,269.04 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.10 | |