| 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 | $200.77 | 7.151% | $215.1271 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 8.476% | $43.2277 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.54 | 11.520% | $230.3334 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.59 | 6.618% | $8.0923 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.36 | 3.567% | $184.7221 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.71 | 10.404% | $221.5919 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.63 | 3.546% | $148.7231 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.45 | $1,051.8176 | $1,051.81 | $1,051.85 | $1,051.70 | |