| 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 | $200.60 | 7.670% | $215.986 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.48 | 5.578% | $185.2683 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.44 | 7.833% | $160.0673 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.48 | 7.552% | $95.162 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.57 | 4.502% | $165.7088 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.46 | 3.271% | $107.8769 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 10.638% | $26.5199 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.00 | $956.5892 | $956.60 | $956.55 | $956.70 | |