| 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 | $201.97 | 8.625% | $219.3899 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 9.536% | $263.7627 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.29 | 6.691% | $131.5393 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.96 | 13.696% | $251.2227 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.62 | 12.351% | $118.6651 | $118.67 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.54 | 8.474% | $167.6357 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 6.348% | $143.0487 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.69 | $1,295.2641 | $1,295.27 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.20 | |