| 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 | $201.79 | 7.682% | $217.2915 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.42 | 6.498% | $242.1978 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.85 | 6.474% | $172.3282 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 12.774% | $17.8183 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.64 | 5.593% | $91.4858 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.76 | 5.328% | $28.1858 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.74 | 11.367% | $177.8976 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.00 | $947.2050 | $947.22 | $947.25 | $947.20 | |