| 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 | $209.61 | 3.737% | $217.4431 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.73 | 5.141% | $114.3198 | $114.32 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.30 | 9.177% | $187.0202 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.94 | 11.160% | $81.0801 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.33 | 5.157% | $145.4637 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.61 | 10.424% | $153.0587 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.58 | 5.745% | $88.3817 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.10 | $986.7673 | $986.76 | $986.75 | $986.80 | |