| 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 | $200.25 | 8.192% | $216.6545 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.74 | 4.584% | $156.6041 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.33 | 10.776% | $245.1805 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.40 | 4.300% | $31.7072 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.96 | 9.665% | $124.9742 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.74 | 10.247% | $10.7381 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.43 | 11.399% | $218.8211 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.85 | $1,004.6797 | $1,004.67 | $1,004.65 | $1,004.70 | |