| 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 | $200.51 | 5.572% | $211.6824 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 12.250% | $8.5422 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.25 | 11.135% | $261.4451 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.30 | 9.260% | $78.995 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.79 | 13.295% | $212.7567 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.37 | 13.485% | $117.3094 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.54 | 3.679% | $107.3492 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.37 | $998.0800 | $998.09 | $998.10 | $998.00 | |