| 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 | $199.75 | 8.217% | $216.1635 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.85 | 13.749% | $264.8645 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.76 | 11.607% | $133.6605 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 3.592% | $8.7328 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.40 | 11.375% | $42.768 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.80 | 11.237% | $277.87 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 4.378% | $54.6941 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.39 | $998.7534 | $998.74 | $998.70 | $998.90 | |