| 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 | $200.77 | 8.561% | $217.9579 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.97 | 4.293% | $86.5319 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.78 | 6.785% | $85.1931 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.88 | 13.702% | $203.3901 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.69 | 9.584% | $127.8736 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.58 | 11.317% | $126.4338 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.72 | 9.530% | $125.6528 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.39 | $973.0332 | $973.02 | $973.05 | $973.10 | |