| 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 | $201.81 | 7.795% | $217.5411 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.78 | 9.230% | $7.4058 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.99 | 13.620% | $188.5978 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.87 | 9.289% | $202.0426 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.55 | 7.811% | $223.7617 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.38 | 13.455% | $69.6387 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.54 | 11.380% | $230.0443 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.92 | $1,139.0320 | $1,139.03 | $1,139.05 | $1,138.90 | |