| 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 | $200.29 | 8.575% | $217.4649 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.61 | 11.703% | $217.3852 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.68 | 13.655% | $21.2308 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.81 | 3.213% | $232.0331 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 12.471% | $19.0751 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.72 | 3.491% | $141.4929 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.43 | 10.843% | $53.6813 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.50 | $902.3633 | $902.36 | $902.45 | $902.40 | |