| 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 | $200.70 | 8.148% | $217.053 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.27 | 6.460% | $48.1944 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 13.178% | $230.2833 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 4.295% | $41.4677 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.66 | 5.871% | $209.2646 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.32 | 9.846% | $168.4159 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 6.809% | $15.5193 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.71 | $930.1982 | $930.19 | $930.15 | $930.30 | |