| 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 | $201.96 | 7.586% | $217.2807 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.71 | 4.502% | $216.0161 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.32 | 13.716% | $194.8183 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.38 | 13.118% | $184.8122 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.65 | 4.563% | $42.5049 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.31 | 8.333% | $63.169 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.76 | 7.583% | $99.794 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.09 | $1,018.3952 | $1,018.39 | $1,018.35 | $1,018.40 | |