| 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 | $199.88 | 8.493% | $216.8558 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.75 | 8.517% | $211.3369 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.26 | 13.140% | $185.8438 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.66 | 12.375% | $29.9592 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.38 | 9.735% | $188.0638 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.90 | 6.421% | $231.8914 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.35 | 12.483% | $162.3692 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.18 | $1,226.3201 | $1,226.32 | $1,226.30 | $1,226.40 | |