| 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 | $200.73 | 8.471% | $217.7338 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 11.218% | $95.9478 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 7.229% | $237.2442 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.87 | 4.820% | $83.7197 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 10.131% | $181.3858 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.53 | 4.296% | $235.2188 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.33 | 9.694% | $131.9948 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.68 | $1,183.2449 | $1,183.24 | $1,183.25 | $1,183.10 | |