| 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 | $201.70 | 3.754% | $209.2718 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.75 | 5.553% | $120.0665 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.40 | 8.392% | $105.5738 | $105.57 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.39 | 12.478% | $97.1697 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.68 | 6.637% | $215.0655 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 5.398% | $232.3077 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.40 | 12.873% | $248.7721 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.73 | $1,228.2271 | $1,228.23 | $1,228.10 | $1,228.40 | |