| 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 | $201.28 | 7.493% | $216.3619 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.80 | 3.143% | $93.6538 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 13.644% | $45.0258 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.26 | 10.155% | $243.729 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.35 | 9.464% | $242.2986 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.39 | 3.177% | $98.4205 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.77 | 5.827% | $233.6343 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.47 | $1,173.1239 | $1,173.12 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.10 | |