| 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 | $200.32 | 8.281% | $216.9085 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.56 | 10.854% | $10.5976 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.66 | 12.330% | $232.1412 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.29 | 6.777% | $187.1694 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.69 | 11.266% | $172.1174 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.35 | 13.829% | $171.1419 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.81 | 3.236% | $18.3863 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.68 | $1,008.4623 | $1,008.47 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.40 | |