| 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 | $203.27 | 7.315% | $218.1392 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.39 | 10.276% | $65.4929 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.46 | 12.570% | $96.2023 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.54 | 5.857% | $93.7258 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 3.202% | $152.6358 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.82 | 12.538% | $129.2161 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.98 | 6.781% | $216.7441 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.36 | $972.1562 | $972.16 | $972.20 | $972.00 | |