| 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 | $200.97 | 8.362% | $217.7751 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.28 | 6.139% | $117.0501 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.80 | 9.523% | $185.9701 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.35 | 13.555% | $158.2389 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 11.576% | $35.4589 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.61 | 5.299% | $71.1927 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.47 | 7.239% | $168.8693 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.26 | $954.5551 | $954.56 | $954.55 | $954.70 | |