| 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 | $201.70 | 8.172% | $218.1829 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.85 | 4.510% | $206.773 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.51 | 5.281% | $244.7889 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 3.387% | $6.9579 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.91 | 3.343% | $107.3837 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.28 | 11.357% | $168.4609 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.35 | 13.631% | $96.9841 | $96.98 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.33 | $1,049.5314 | $1,049.52 | $1,049.55 | $1,049.70 | |