| 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 | $200.80 | 8.172% | $217.2094 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 3.358% | $102.9652 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.87 | 12.637% | $137.2707 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 6.639% | $48.4141 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.51 | 4.120% | $142.1342 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.43 | 11.188% | $245.0917 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.61 | 12.380% | $277.1403 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.24 | $1,170.2256 | $1,170.22 | $1,170.20 | $1,170.20 | |