| 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 | 8.650% | $217.1914 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.82 | 8.519% | $68.1716 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.58 | 3.358% | $237.2893 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 9.305% | $7.9683 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.49 | 5.393% | $232.381 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.30 | 12.845% | $127.8534 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.41 | 3.254% | $135.6861 | $135.69 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.79 | $1,026.5411 | $1,026.54 | $1,026.55 | $1,026.70 | |