| 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 | $207.96 | 5.171% | $218.7136 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 3.739% | $173.213 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.35 | 8.766% | $90.6565 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.42 | 8.682% | $235.2096 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.76 | 8.452% | $51.7967 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.64 | 8.571% | $136.4086 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.73 | 8.473% | $184.1112 | $184.11 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.83 | $1,090.1092 | $1,090.11 | $1,090.05 | $1,090.10 | |