| 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 | $199.80 | 8.444% | $216.6711 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 4.765% | $206.1461 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 3.219% | $9.1142 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.73 | 7.495% | $232.9739 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 10.142% | $182.6815 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.58 | 10.283% | $18.2849 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.92 | 6.258% | $262.3723 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.49 | $1,128.2440 | $1,128.23 | $1,128.20 | $1,128.30 | |