| 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 | $200.54 | 8.681% | $217.9489 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.32 | 7.125% | $119.2516 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.28 | 3.593% | $141.1765 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.31 | 6.800% | $148.7831 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.25 | 3.209% | $147.8469 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.26 | 7.174% | $86.0179 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.92 | 8.426% | $61.7161 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.88 | $922.7410 | $922.75 | $922.75 | $922.70 | |