| 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 | $208.97 | 4.304% | $217.9641 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 13.616% | $46.4121 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.87 | 7.821% | $254.3174 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.90 | 10.439% | $31.9169 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.80 | 10.470% | $219.6144 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.98 | 7.658% | $53.8075 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 3.299% | $205.4411 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.25 | $1,029.4735 | $1,029.47 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.40 | |