| 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 | $209.69 | 3.663% | $217.3709 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.48 | 9.664% | $183.6653 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.38 | 4.630% | $71.546 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.57 | 12.283% | $166.8189 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.79 | 5.192% | $170.1901 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.50 | 9.219% | $66.0775 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.91 | 10.792% | $89.6418 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.32 | $965.3105 | $965.32 | $965.30 | $965.30 | |