| 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 | $208.42 | 4.555% | $217.9135 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.63 | 7.581% | $239.5076 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.94 | 5.394% | $80.0362 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.47 | 9.531% | $145.0957 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 8.560% | $36.7258 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.51 | 8.737% | $189.7569 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.25 | 8.770% | $138.4098 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.05 | $1,047.4455 | $1,047.46 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.40 | |