| 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 | $201.61 | 8.560% | $218.8678 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.35 | 9.176% | $108.4664 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.97 | 11.217% | $232.4102 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.90 | 3.770% | $121.3071 | $121.31 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.66 | 5.494% | $35.5093 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.48 | 12.618% | $124.4204 | $124.42 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 7.831% | $199.3472 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.84 | $1,040.3284 | $1,040.34 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.30 | |