| 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 | $200.51 | 8.619% | $217.792 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.39 | 13.466% | $40.1556 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.63 | 11.449% | $96.5483 | $96.55 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 9.528% | $96.2423 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.39 | 5.227% | $149.8327 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.32 | 6.363% | $229.0208 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.93 | 7.164% | $252.832 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.04 | $1,082.4237 | $1,082.42 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.30 | |