| 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 | $204.48 | 6.163% | $217.0821 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.77 | 10.451% | $168.736 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.99 | 11.127% | $96.6694 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 10.333% | $15.9873 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.69 | 11.236% | $265.5092 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.88 | 7.432% | $199.6946 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.87 | 12.621% | $71.931 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.17 | $1,035.6096 | $1,035.61 | $1,035.65 | $1,035.60 | |