| 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 | $199.80 | 8.784% | $217.3504 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.83 | 8.662% | $243.2182 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.80 | 10.660% | $174.6215 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.31 | 4.712% | $130.1675 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.45 | 8.628% | $36.3361 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.35 | 5.147% | $58.1989 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 4.720% | $144.8801 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.89 | $1,004.7727 | $1,004.78 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.80 | |