| 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 | $201.40 | 8.758% | $219.0386 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.34 | 8.285% | $36.1022 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.49 | 12.140% | $230.4365 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 9.752% | $16.8908 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 6.133% | $183.2599 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.90 | 7.831% | $256.5299 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.57 | 8.719% | $116.949 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.76 | $1,059.2069 | $1,059.21 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.10 | |