| 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 | $205.55 | 5.557% | $216.9724 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 13.430% | $88.033 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.74 | 11.153% | $170.8866 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.73 | 9.691% | $251.9931 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.47 | 12.570% | $61.3169 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 8.630% | $180.8581 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.69 | 12.207% | $68.0984 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.28 | $1,038.1585 | $1,038.16 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.20 | |