| 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 | $201.50 | 7.522% | $216.6568 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.70 | 10.477% | $20.6592 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.82 | 12.446% | $157.222 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.81 | 13.316% | $115.367 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 10.683% | $198.6538 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.63 | 3.482% | $31.6965 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.56 | 10.212% | $249.6963 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.50 | $989.9516 | $989.96 | $989.90 | $990.10 | |