| 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 | $200.64 | 8.366% | $217.4255 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.35 | 6.328% | $188.5727 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.91 | 6.285% | $172.086 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.86 | 5.304% | $89.361 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.61 | 9.776% | $128.0098 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.34 | 11.283% | $46.0044 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 12.332% | $31.9585 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.16 | $873.4179 | $873.42 | $873.40 | $873.50 | |