| 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 | $201.48 | 7.822% | $217.2398 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.51 | 11.782% | $53.1076 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.35 | 9.860% | $122.3291 | $122.33 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.55 | 8.153% | $175.8027 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.97 | 11.475% | $98.0646 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.51 | 11.267% | $211.9748 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.40 | 3.346% | $87.224 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.77 | $965.7426 | $965.73 | $965.70 | $965.70 | |