| 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 | $200.48 | 8.679% | $217.8797 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.52 | 12.468% | $204.1519 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 12.261% | $266.8444 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.73 | 12.815% | $65.1281 | $65.13 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.74 | 6.697% | $109.6205 | $109.62 | $109.60 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.60 | 3.234% | $203.9904 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 10.599% | $272.9915 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.60 | $1,340.6065 | $1,340.60 | $1,340.65 | $1,340.60 | |