| 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 | $201.82 | 8.221% | $218.4116 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.72 | 4.518% | $212.9241 | $212.92 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.99 | 6.266% | $249.7145 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.33 | 13.316% | $41.1677 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 7.340% | $19.6862 | $19.69 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.81 | 6.215% | $23.1655 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.43 | 9.423% | $232.4473 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.44 | $997.5169 | $997.52 | $997.45 | $997.50 | |