| 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 | $199.56 | 8.326% | $216.1754 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.58 | 8.741% | $188.7526 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.74 | 3.738% | $128.3654 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.52 | 6.310% | $211.0466 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.36 | 6.183% | $66.2157 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.59 | 6.656% | $62.4898 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.74 | 4.458% | $98.9635 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.09 | $972.0090 | $972.02 | $972.00 | $972.10 | |