| 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 | $199.71 | 8.500% | $216.6854 | $216.69 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.77 | 6.296% | $211.2846 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.29 | 7.244% | $106.4826 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.38 | 9.144% | $69.1755 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.36 | 5.530% | $14.0988 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.57 | 13.212% | $75.3652 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.66 | 11.148% | $178.5704 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.74 | $871.6625 | $871.67 | $871.70 | $871.80 | |