| 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 | $201.95 | 7.454% | $217.0034 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 8.245% | $242.7827 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.46 | 12.252% | $118.381 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.50 | 7.224% | $105.6156 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.37 | 8.560% | $187.1249 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 12.106% | $121.8144 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.51 | 11.445% | $78.5799 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.74 | $1,071.3019 | $1,071.29 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.30 | |