| 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 | $202.32 | 7.405% | $217.3018 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.42 | 9.762% | $80.5873 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.29 | 7.744% | $177.0126 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.65 | 3.205% | $134.8373 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.45 | 4.357% | $100.6523 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.95 | 5.509% | $104.4012 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.44 | 11.640% | $231.586 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.52 | $1,046.3785 | $1,046.38 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.40 | |