| 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 | $204.95 | 8.238% | $221.8338 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 8.763% | $221.398 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.55 | 6.290% | $139.8245 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.28 | 11.115% | $23.6453 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 9.511% | $7.9724 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.92 | 8.320% | $176.4749 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.99 | 9.276% | $118.0072 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.53 | $909.1561 | $909.15 | $909.10 | $909.10 | |