| 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 | $201.99 | 7.530% | $217.1998 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.56 | 6.786% | $185.3378 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.51 | 3.705% | $92.8263 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.88 | 9.861% | $180.0402 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.80 | 9.480% | $249.3954 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.86 | 8.241% | $177.3637 | $177.36 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.63 | 13.465% | $127.7956 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.23 | $1,229.9588 | $1,229.97 | $1,230.00 | $1,229.90 | |