| 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 | $205.56 | 8.560% | $223.1559 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.34 | 8.485% | $22.0658 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.42 | 10.271% | $106.3233 | $106.32 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 8.416% | $139.6181 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.63 | 12.311% | $38.8933 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.25 | 8.298% | $261.2689 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 6.232% | $48.3674 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.51 | $839.6927 | $839.70 | $839.60 | $839.80 | |