| 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 | $199.96 | 8.612% | $217.1806 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.63 | 5.851% | $96.9913 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.74 | 10.761% | $182.4677 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 3.430% | $47.9915 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 3.151% | $53.3703 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.75 | 13.724% | $9.9509 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 10.480% | $264.0251 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.20 | $871.9774 | $871.98 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |