| 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 | $211.57 | 8.550% | $229.6592 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.34 | 8.622% | $138.3193 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.95 | 8.587% | $146.5382 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.41 | 12.621% | $70.2868 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.65 | 6.478% | $216.8424 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.70 | 7.118% | $217.1282 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.46 | 12.138% | $142.9311 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.08 | $1,161.7052 | $1,161.71 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.60 | |