| 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 | $199.25 | 8.692% | $216.5688 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 10.426% | $9.7175 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.47 | 10.874% | $197.8768 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 12.346% | $14.4589 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.56 | 11.153% | $20.63 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.25 | 3.841% | $108.2542 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.39 | 10.708% | $255.0602 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.59 | $822.5664 | $822.57 | $822.55 | $822.70 | |