| 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 | $200.67 | 8.223% | $217.1711 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 8.145% | $176.5683 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.99 | 9.705% | $195.2639 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.52 | 5.253% | $55.2789 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.73 | 5.141% | $45.9782 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.41 | 9.106% | $123.7371 | $123.74 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.71 | 11.163% | $196.4361 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.30 | $1,010.4336 | $1,010.44 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.50 | |