| 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 | $211.97 | 3.262% | $218.8845 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.92 | 13.719% | $185.271 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.52 | 8.754% | $173.4844 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.68 | 3.806% | $140.844 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.85 | 8.665% | $87.8557 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.73 | 13.129% | $69.8345 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.69 | 5.422% | $88.2277 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.36 | $964.4018 | $964.39 | $964.45 | $964.40 | |