| 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 | $203.43 | 7.345% | $218.3719 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.43 | 9.119% | $72.4878 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.47 | 12.648% | $238.2167 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.35 | 4.481% | $218.731 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.53 | 9.268% | $110.9398 | $110.94 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.67 | 3.378% | $121.6449 | $121.64 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.99 | 3.348% | $37.1949 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.87 | $1,017.5870 | $1,017.58 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.50 | |