| 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 | $201.38 | 7.868% | $217.2246 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.85 | 8.853% | $208.8345 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.68 | 13.276% | $192.2067 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.34 | 11.400% | $100.6388 | $100.64 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 9.338% | $55.6858 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.37 | 11.721% | $159.0572 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.45 | 13.685% | $84.6385 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.00 | $1,018.2861 | $1,018.29 | $1,018.30 | $1,018.20 | |