| 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 | $199.64 | 8.784% | $217.1764 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.71 | 9.335% | $205.2327 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.32 | 9.572% | $163.6129 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.93 | 10.730% | $232.4555 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 8.277% | $148.7618 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.98 | 7.127% | $201.3773 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.76 | 7.490% | $88.9587 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.73 | $1,257.5753 | $1,257.58 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.70 | |