| 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 | $201.70 | 7.785% | $217.4023 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 7.473% | $171.1937 | $171.19 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.31 | 9.442% | $99.9315 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.59 | 12.823% | $238.7222 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.35 | 8.744% | $201.557 | $201.56 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.45 | 10.446% | $14.855 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.69 | 12.334% | $274.8701 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.38 | $1,218.5318 | $1,218.53 | $1,218.50 | $1,218.60 | |