| 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 | $204.87 | 8.450% | $222.1815 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 12.531% | $167.1648 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.84 | 8.208% | $221.6533 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.82 | 8.330% | $108.135 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 11.182% | $48.8534 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.69 | 9.396% | $258.9294 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.39 | 8.429% | $61.1431 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.10 | $1,088.0605 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.10 | $1,088.10 | |