| 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 | $205.30 | 6.308% | $218.2503 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 7.242% | $141.42 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.90 | 9.593% | $84.277 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.83 | 11.323% | $69.9442 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.25 | 9.107% | $114.8351 | $114.84 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.48 | 7.224% | $201.0236 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.55 | 6.828% | $180.0586 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.18 | $1,009.8088 | $1,009.81 | $1,009.80 | $1,009.80 | |