| 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 | $202.56 | 4.251% | $211.1708 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 9.340% | $70.8086 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.83 | 9.451% | $17.3261 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.66 | 10.375% | $94.5472 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.49 | 8.211% | $228.8554 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.26 | 9.226% | $217.6437 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.96 | 9.666% | $179.8084 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.52 | $1,020.1602 | $1,020.17 | $1,020.15 | $1,020.10 | |