| 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 | $199.32 | 8.561% | $216.3838 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.66 | 8.368% | $266.2168 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.84 | 9.440% | $226.3657 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.91 | 10.565% | $56.2886 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.83 | 6.442% | $107.3255 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.91 | 7.600% | $195.7352 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.74 | 9.138% | $59.7421 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.21 | $1,128.0577 | $1,128.07 | $1,128.10 | $1,128.00 | |