| 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 | $200.80 | 5.408% | $211.6593 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.97 | 8.373% | $75.8286 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.95 | 7.333% | $175.9725 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.35 | 8.167% | $121.5256 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.95 | 7.543% | $98.8858 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.90 | 10.695% | $148.2206 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 8.585% | $240.7329 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.62 | $1,072.8253 | $1,072.83 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.80 | |