| 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 | $202.63 | 7.724% | $218.2811 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 4.143% | $73.4833 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.91 | 8.186% | $161.0998 | $161.10 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.43 | 5.837% | $213.1875 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.80 | 10.231% | $113.3175 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.58 | 9.800% | $65.4188 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.29 | 3.171% | $127.1995 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.20 | $971.9875 | $971.99 | $972.00 | $972.00 | |