| 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 | $203.57 | 7.230% | $218.2881 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.94 | 12.290% | $131.3119 | $131.31 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.32 | 9.669% | $269.04 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.25 | 6.361% | $133.2172 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.54 | 13.685% | $160.9097 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.87 | 11.183% | $10.9738 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.66 | 10.140% | $73.4193 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.15 | $997.1600 | $997.16 | $997.10 | $997.10 | |