| 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 | $201.44 | 3.524% | $208.5387 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 4.543% | $17.1973 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.46 | 9.760% | $177.2185 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 12.453% | $10.4244 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 11.291% | $95.1538 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.40 | 12.233% | $27.3849 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.68 | 4.869% | $156.9679 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.20 | $692.8855 | $692.88 | $692.85 | $692.90 | |