| 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 | $209.30 | 3.756% | $217.1613 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.30 | 9.349% | $30.9458 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.32 | 4.829% | $98.8747 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.80 | 5.516% | $41.9954 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.90 | 8.840% | $196.8916 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.38 | 9.750% | $216.6246 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.67 | 13.294% | $281.7282 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.67 | $1,084.2216 | $1,084.22 | $1,084.20 | $1,084.20 | |