| 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 | $208.86 | 4.600% | $218.4676 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.34 | 7.334% | $65.8387 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.73 | 3.840% | $212.5916 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.51 | 10.855% | $130.2657 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.61 | 5.161% | $36.3962 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.29 | 12.626% | $232.3362 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.25 | 12.462% | $155.4787 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.59 | $1,051.3747 | $1,051.39 | $1,051.40 | $1,051.40 | |