| 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 | $199.45 | 8.340% | $216.0841 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.59 | 5.863% | $222.9369 | $222.94 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.50 | 9.191% | $6.0055 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.54 | 3.629% | $243.0515 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.87 | 5.458% | $9.3541 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.81 | 4.241% | $62.3465 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.74 | 13.567% | $238.1954 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.50 | $997.9740 | $997.98 | $998.00 | $998.00 | |