| 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 | $199.92 | 8.385% | $216.6833 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.80 | 12.498% | $168.522 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.81 | 5.716% | $65.3431 | $65.34 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.26 | 3.181% | $231.3937 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.99 | 3.434% | $101.355 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.85 | 7.775% | $91.4471 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.25 | 10.433% | $78.6835 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.88 | $953.4277 | $953.42 | $953.45 | $953.40 | |