| 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 | $200.87 | 8.142% | $217.2248 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.77 | 13.859% | $142.0619 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.81 | 11.135% | $109.8125 | $109.81 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.40 | 6.705% | $185.0265 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.67 | 8.119% | $33.1601 | $33.16 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.74 | 13.684% | $254.3566 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.44 | 8.555% | $221.9298 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.70 | $1,163.5722 | $1,163.57 | $1,163.55 | $1,163.60 | |