| 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 | $200.65 | 5.141% | $210.9654 | $210.97 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 9.859% | $86.2173 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 10.216% | $8.696 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 7.104% | $194.3938 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.56 | 10.104% | $252.7547 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.47 | 10.694% | $265.0789 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.90 | 12.853% | $37.1286 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.45 | $1,055.2347 | $1,055.24 | $1,055.25 | $1,055.30 | |