| 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 | $211.55 | 8.423% | $229.3689 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.44 | 6.796% | $189.4988 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.40 | 7.520% | $206.8685 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.51 | 5.861% | $112.7526 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.53 | 9.417% | $164.7054 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.91 | 5.751% | $158.5313 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.59 | 7.503% | $144.6883 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.93 | $1,206.4138 | $1,206.42 | $1,206.40 | $1,206.50 | |