| 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 | 8.425% | $217.4463 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.94 | 6.674% | $205.8168 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 4.277% | $91.3571 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.56 | 9.547% | $80.5828 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.97 | 6.326% | $83.9656 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.71 | 13.304% | $64.2547 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.98 | 12.820% | $260.5916 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.32 | $1,004.0149 | $1,004.02 | $1,004.00 | $1,004.10 | |