| 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 | $203.93 | 8.501% | $221.2661 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 8.178% | $218.2708 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.61 | 9.689% | $18.2193 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.75 | 10.835% | $274.5937 | $274.59 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.90 | 12.481% | $203.4781 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 6.788% | $20.1402 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.99 | 12.686% | $50.6974 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.81 | $1,006.6656 | $1,006.67 | $1,006.65 | $1,006.70 | |