| 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 | 8.382% | $218.2055 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 5.268% | $16.2429 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.89 | 10.312% | $143.2843 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.44 | 6.126% | $66.2651 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.46 | 6.257% | $258.6933 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.38 | 13.139% | $144.1165 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 10.719% | $209.89 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.50 | $1,056.6976 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.70 | |