| 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 | $201.72 | 7.780% | $217.4138 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.38 | 5.762% | $160.1025 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.36 | 13.837% | $158.6432 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.99 | 3.417% | $257.498 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.71 | 9.358% | $163.7199 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.29 | 13.463% | $12.81 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.95 | 12.746% | $36.0223 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.40 | $1,006.2097 | $1,006.20 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.10 | |