| 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 | $205.88 | 8.496% | $223.3716 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.64 | 6.358% | $142.1368 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.84 | 11.189% | $96.5565 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.72 | 8.497% | $15.9708 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.94 | 10.697% | $147.1606 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 9.586% | $39.7249 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.80 | 9.818% | $182.0782 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.07 | $846.9994 | $847.00 | $846.95 | $847.10 | |