| 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 | $199.30 | 8.375% | $215.9914 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 5.351% | $145.2896 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.30 | 9.846% | $54.1541 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.64 | 4.678% | $101.1608 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.34 | 12.160% | $223.5797 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.29 | 4.481% | $65.0812 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.44 | 6.344% | $142.9689 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.22 | $948.2257 | $948.22 | $948.25 | $948.40 | |