| 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 | $200.55 | 8.303% | $217.2017 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.54 | 5.540% | $60.7277 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.94 | 9.512% | $107.2561 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.78 | 12.374% | $266.0792 | $266.08 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.85 | 4.267% | $136.4334 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 12.192% | $196.1116 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.27 | 13.216% | $225.6055 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.73 | $1,209.4152 | $1,209.42 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.40 | |