| 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 | $200.35 | 3.305% | $206.9716 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.34 | 7.173% | $178.2716 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.85 | 9.118% | $187.5193 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.57 | 9.184% | $214.623 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.97 | 5.818% | $108.9608 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.28 | 12.465% | $98.1595 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.33 | 9.451% | $224.7357 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.69 | $1,219.2415 | $1,219.24 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.30 | |