| 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 | $201.50 | 7.785% | $217.1868 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.96 | 10.159% | $252.22 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.31 | 12.223% | $273.0498 | $273.05 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.59 | 13.362% | $184.3153 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 8.634% | $7.9194 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.88 | 10.119% | $14.1833 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.79 | 11.688% | $36.6225 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.32 | $985.4971 | $985.50 | $985.45 | $985.40 | |