| 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 | $201.92 | 7.874% | $217.8192 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.73 | 8.849% | $115.086 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 11.385% | $146.5158 | $146.52 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.66 | 8.149% | $161.8558 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.56 | 7.111% | $256.5951 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 3.387% | $73.9734 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.67 | 8.581% | $21.3579 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.63 | $993.2032 | $993.22 | $993.15 | $993.30 | |