| 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 | $201.99 | 10.834% | $223.8736 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.91 | 3.284% | $136.2419 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.77 | 10.638% | $216.596 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 9.385% | $18.2126 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.69 | 8.654% | $168.0769 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.52 | 7.264% | $40.2455 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.76 | 10.167% | $214.5612 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.29 | $1,017.8077 | $1,017.81 | $1,017.80 | $1,017.80 | |