| 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 | $199.95 | 8.865% | $217.6756 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.45 | 5.708% | $153.7523 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.57 | 5.748% | $192.0066 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.79 | 11.225% | $165.4917 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.76 | 11.160% | $224.2764 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.87 | 5.520% | $84.2788 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.40 | 11.453% | $23.8509 | $23.85 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.79 | $1,061.3323 | $1,061.34 | $1,061.40 | $1,061.50 | |