| 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 | $200.89 | 8.366% | $217.6965 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.92 | 12.807% | $188.2974 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.53 | 12.244% | $257.6337 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.76 | 6.312% | $126.2561 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.49 | 8.514% | $37.4265 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.72 | 4.396% | $40.4221 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.48 | 4.322% | $225.8363 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.79 | $1,093.5686 | $1,093.58 | $1,093.60 | $1,093.50 | |