| 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 | $207.47 | 4.126% | $216.0302 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.51 | 8.454% | $61.2874 | $61.29 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.55 | 12.134% | $39.8636 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 10.813% | $187.961 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.70 | 7.851% | $61.1515 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.33 | 6.498% | $179.2681 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.65 | 7.367% | $230.4633 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.83 | $976.0251 | $976.02 | $976.00 | $976.20 | |