| 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 | $199.73 | 8.794% | $217.2943 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.48 | 8.463% | $142.6072 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.52 | 13.279% | $238.475 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.72 | 7.328% | $117.7603 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.76 | 11.239% | $125.4331 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 7.507% | $126.4175 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.73 | 8.514% | $257.9703 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.53 | $1,225.9577 | $1,225.96 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.00 | |