| 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 | $199.78 | 8.302% | $216.3657 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.26 | 13.644% | $85.5285 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.30 | 9.711% | $110.0401 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.76 | 12.433% | $158.2607 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.63 | 6.497% | $123.1425 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.86 | 12.279% | $255.8389 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.28 | 5.236% | $15.0277 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.87 | $964.2041 | $964.21 | $964.25 | $964.10 | |