| 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 | $208.34 | 4.574% | $217.8695 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.46 | 7.506% | $96.1749 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.26 | 7.583% | $252.0239 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.69 | 13.786% | $185.1184 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.58 | 4.265% | $113.2109 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.64 | 4.377% | $114.4389 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.53 | 4.361% | $166.4871 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.50 | $1,145.3236 | $1,145.32 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.30 | |