| 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 | $200.99 | 8.203% | $217.4772 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.34 | 5.440% | $176.4433 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 9.293% | $179.7105 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.54 | 8.328% | $195.5754 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 4.576% | $257.5811 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 8.795% | $8.4534 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.86 | 13.153% | $200.1224 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.24 | $1,235.3633 | $1,235.36 | $1,235.40 | $1,235.40 | |