| 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 | $200.26 | 3.301% | $206.8706 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.36 | 10.346% | $130.6055 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 10.567% | $179.5498 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.55 | 12.774% | $261.1282 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 11.704% | $35.4325 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.42 | 3.640% | $81.2745 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.36 | 3.523% | $23.1477 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.06 | $918.0088 | $918.01 | $918.00 | $917.90 | |