| 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 | $210.88 | 4.125% | $219.5788 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.54 | 5.326% | $262.8305 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.57 | 8.433% | $170.8579 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.37 | 9.483% | $225.9401 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.53 | 5.308% | $84.8045 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.33 | 7.104% | $111.7416 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.26 | 8.580% | $225.0429 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.48 | $1,300.7963 | $1,300.79 | $1,300.85 | $1,300.70 | |