| 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 | $200.47 | 8.674% | $217.8588 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.33 | 13.149% | $218.751 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 4.857% | $85.6787 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.58 | 9.138% | $252.7418 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.81 | 7.252% | $31.9718 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.57 | 3.222% | $188.4524 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.48 | 11.828% | $38.5583 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.95 | $1,034.0128 | $1,034.01 | $1,034.00 | $1,034.20 | |