| 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 | $200.56 | 8.198% | $217.0019 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.33 | 10.795% | $10.3372 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.47 | 6.470% | $148.4937 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.92 | 12.341% | $57.204 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.34 | 12.254% | $140.6992 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.92 | 6.522% | $186.3283 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 9.135% | $227.7211 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.20 | $987.7854 | $987.78 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |