| 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 | $202.92 | 8.775% | $220.7262 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 8.434% | $106.5906 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.82 | 5.363% | $174.7129 | $174.71 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.49 | 7.607% | $11.288 | $11.29 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.88 | 11.638% | $8.7971 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.96 | 10.514% | $218.7735 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.92 | 6.567% | $138.4518 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.29 | $879.3401 | $879.34 | $879.35 | $879.40 | |