| 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 | $201.29 | 7.499% | $216.3847 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 12.665% | $80.4315 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.52 | 10.316% | $30.359 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.37 | 9.638% | $231.7418 | $231.74 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 12.363% | $272.8511 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 11.751% | $143.6783 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 6.805% | $11.4922 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.73 | $986.9386 | $986.93 | $987.00 | $987.00 | |