| 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 | $201.39 | 8.173% | $217.8496 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.52 | 13.346% | $166.0746 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.33 | 12.124% | $23.916 | $23.92 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.65 | 3.205% | $10.9913 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 9.654% | $15.0884 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.73 | 11.598% | $184.9514 | $184.95 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 7.399% | $219.9746 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.20 | $838.8459 | $838.84 | $838.80 | $838.90 | |