| 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 | $200.88 | 8.601% | $218.1577 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.65 | 5.673% | $61.9772 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.70 | 7.762% | $161.3197 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.35 | 6.704% | $229.7871 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.58 | 4.235% | $35.0021 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.80 | 3.496% | $175.7362 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.88 | 13.525% | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.84 | $932.9300 | $932.94 | $932.95 | $933.00 | |