| 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 | $202.87 | 7.185% | $217.4462 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.37 | 13.309% | $127.3253 | $127.33 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 3.315% | $229.225 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.87 | 9.729% | $36.0679 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.97 | 6.316% | $35.0524 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 9.655% | $191.3151 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.99 | 13.600% | $140.8526 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.41 | $977.2845 | $977.30 | $977.30 | $977.30 | |