| 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 | $199.90 | 8.799% | $217.4892 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.72 | 8.854% | $242.4396 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.88 | 9.764% | $132.6827 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.76 | 4.791% | $117.1144 | $117.11 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.58 | 5.301% | $175.4104 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.61 | 13.430% | $157.2253 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.62 | 10.364% | $56.9699 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.07 | $1,099.3315 | $1,099.33 | $1,099.35 | $1,099.30 | |