| 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 | $217.65 | 11.731% | $243.1825 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.64 | 10.741% | $81.5497 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.97 | 6.802% | $194.3476 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.29 | 5.803% | $171.7077 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.79 | 11.183% | $133.1861 | $133.19 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.79 | 8.464% | $17.1265 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.39 | 5.648% | $208.5386 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.52 | $1,049.6387 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.50 | |