| 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 | $216.99 | 12.844% | $244.8602 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 5.800% | $79.7732 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.30 | 12.499% | $64.4619 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.41 | 10.422% | $264.3613 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.53 | 8.365% | $186.9621 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.70 | 3.461% | $73.1469 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.67 | 3.626% | $83.5951 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.00 | $997.1607 | $997.16 | $997.10 | $997.30 | |