| 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 | $209.77 | 8.665% | $227.9466 | $227.95 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.66 | 8.291% | $215.1309 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 9.545% | $144.1393 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.93 | 7.275% | $151.1827 | $151.18 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.90 | 7.589% | $111.785 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.44 | 11.339% | $198.6733 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.95 | 9.261% | $197.7078 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.23 | $1,246.5656 | $1,246.57 | $1,246.60 | $1,246.50 | |