| 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 | $203.54 | 6.817% | $217.4153 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.66 | 13.192% | $41.4962 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.59 | 6.169% | $200.2241 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.78 | 7.525% | $202.9857 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 4.129% | $135.0553 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.36 | 9.820% | $203.5624 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.54 | 11.530% | $95.4028 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.17 | $1,096.1418 | $1,096.15 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.20 | |