| 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 | $200.86 | 8.296% | $217.5233 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.35 | 11.634% | $254.9162 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.42 | 5.644% | $178.9821 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.46 | 8.559% | $86.261 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.37 | 12.622% | $52.2228 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.80 | 8.235% | $22.5129 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.62 | 8.241% | $268.0264 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.88 | $1,080.4447 | $1,080.44 | $1,080.40 | $1,080.40 | |