| 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 | $201.33 | 7.405% | $216.2385 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.88 | 13.527% | $97.497 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.43 | 3.327% | $112.0375 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.29 | 3.797% | $84.3766 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 3.528% | $181.8055 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.48 | 6.219% | $204.4503 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.31 | 13.785% | $172.1681 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.33 | $1,068.5735 | $1,068.59 | $1,068.60 | $1,068.60 | |