| 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 | $199.37 | 8.618% | $216.5517 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.26 | 8.751% | $106.8587 | $106.86 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.27 | 8.672% | $265.4531 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 13.360% | $10.9846 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.31 | 12.136% | $273.9595 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.38 | 13.184% | $153.2285 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 13.219% | $46.7255 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.55 | $1,073.7616 | $1,073.76 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.90 | |