| 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 | $199.28 | 8.560% | $216.3384 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.80 | 12.573% | $142.7426 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.42 | 11.186% | $82.7446 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.70 | 4.506% | $62.3901 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.45 | 8.797% | $162.5971 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.67 | 8.398% | $173.0791 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.75 | 3.801% | $68.2492 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.07 | $908.1411 | $908.14 | $908.20 | $908.00 | |