| 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 | $200.95 | 8.398% | $217.8258 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.30 | 9.374% | $60.4838 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.44 | 10.277% | $165.9007 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 11.420% | $38.2616 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.40 | 9.581% | $103.4445 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.49 | 4.271% | $242.4196 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.96 | 12.475% | $203.5348 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.88 | $1,031.8708 | $1,031.86 | $1,031.90 | $1,031.80 | |