| 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 | $200.85 | 8.235% | $217.39 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.49 | 12.300% | $275.6853 | $275.69 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.68 | 9.190% | $251.8795 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 8.182% | $79.4164 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.76 | 3.277% | $69.9805 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.52 | 11.192% | $171.8139 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.59 | 7.763% | $48.0515 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.30 | $1,114.2171 | $1,114.22 | $1,114.25 | $1,114.30 | |