| 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 | $217.38 | 8.188% | $235.1791 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 7.688% | $51.3887 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.95 | 11.348% | $217.0729 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.68 | 3.793% | $130.447 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 12.384% | $10.6765 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.70 | 11.511% | $200.3853 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.46 | 13.502% | $205.9607 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.39 | $1,051.1102 | $1,051.12 | $1,051.15 | $1,051.20 | |