| 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 | $203.68 | 6.727% | $217.3816 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.41 | 11.672% | $199.234 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.54 | 7.777% | $31.8373 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.89 | 8.149% | $93.9707 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.37 | 5.295% | $45.6664 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.70 | 6.802% | $247.4602 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.42 | 6.583% | $49.4758 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.01 | $885.0260 | $885.03 | $885.05 | $885.10 | |