| 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 | $200.33 | 4.737% | $209.8196 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 13.552% | $17.9526 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.49 | 10.284% | $161.555 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.84 | 8.478% | $215.6977 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.62 | 11.843% | $113.6549 | $113.65 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.47 | 9.669% | $117.8613 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 11.215% | $60.6567 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.10 | $897.1978 | $897.20 | $897.15 | $897.40 | |