| 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 | $201.59 | 8.404% | $218.5316 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.61 | 5.847% | $261.0293 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 4.235% | $201.7051 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.63 | 8.270% | $97.0424 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.77 | 4.604% | $95.9951 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.53 | 3.802% | $21.3106 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.82 | 12.395% | $143.6633 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.46 | $1,039.2774 | $1,039.28 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.20 | |