| 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 | $204.95 | 6.133% | $217.5196 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.71 | 11.735% | $181.804 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.71 | 13.738% | $91.7979 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.30 | 7.411% | $14.2857 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.31 | 9.109% | $9.067 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.98 | 5.273% | $247.3705 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.83 | 10.595% | $212.1544 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.79 | $973.9991 | $974.00 | $973.95 | $974.10 | |