| 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 | $197.99 | 8.829% | $215.4705 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.83 | 3.733% | $248.7829 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.90 | 3.173% | $238.2265 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.53 | 5.661% | $7.9563 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.33 | 7.388% | $157.1409 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.83 | 6.409% | $226.4703 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.57 | 8.531% | $36.4339 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.98 | $1,130.4813 | $1,130.48 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.50 | |