| 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 | $208.70 | 4.348% | $217.7743 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.98 | 3.556% | $9.2993 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.38 | 9.549% | $267.7158 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.32 | 13.539% | $150.2348 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 6.820% | $23.1479 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.38 | 10.380% | $128.4602 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 10.181% | $178.0305 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.01 | $974.6628 | $974.66 | $974.65 | $974.60 | |