| 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 | $200.88 | 8.207% | $217.3662 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.80 | 8.799% | $146.6611 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.80 | 9.668% | $223.5034 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.41 | 5.618% | $228.5679 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.98 | 6.789% | $35.219 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 3.533% | $55.297 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 3.333% | $164.6301 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.60 | $1,071.2447 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.30 | |