| 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 | $208.97 | 5.125% | $219.6797 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.62 | 7.795% | $241.0512 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 8.114% | $150.7434 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.33 | 3.801% | $175.7662 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.52 | 10.738% | $207.6559 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.90 | 7.864% | $114.228 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.45 | 8.822% | $90.812 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.22 | $1,199.9364 | $1,199.94 | $1,199.95 | $1,200.00 | |