| 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 | $200.46 | 8.459% | $217.4169 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.50 | 3.413% | $203.2065 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.69 | 5.504% | $53.48 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.86 | 3.472% | $99.1883 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.32 | 12.620% | $136.6306 | $136.63 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.60 | 9.860% | $158.8576 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.89 | 10.136% | $119.9271 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.32 | $988.7070 | $988.72 | $988.75 | $988.70 | |