| 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 | $200.83 | 8.161% | $217.2197 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.92 | 9.853% | $259.1652 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.56 | 11.188% | $216.3274 | $216.33 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.88 | 3.370% | $87.7405 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.70 | 11.726% | $95.7492 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.55 | 5.657% | $56.5793 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.56 | 7.229% | $19.9017 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.00 | $952.6830 | $952.69 | $952.70 | $952.60 | |