| 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 | $200.69 | 8.150% | $217.0462 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.30 | 11.301% | $41.5153 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.91 | 10.670% | $122.7441 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.67 | 12.562% | $213.4963 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.42 | 10.238% | $137.1581 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.82 | 13.746% | $247.7615 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 7.723% | $184.7773 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.34 | $1,164.4988 | $1,164.51 | $1,164.50 | $1,164.50 | |