| 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 | $201.89 | 7.562% | $217.1569 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.96 | 7.777% | $216.5887 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.52 | 3.640% | $178.7997 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.91 | 7.106% | $181.9838 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.67 | 7.174% | $47.8746 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.66 | 5.738% | $64.1407 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.99 | 12.313% | $24.6976 | $24.70 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.60 | $931.2420 | $931.24 | $931.25 | $931.30 | |