| 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 | $99.79 | 8.678% | $108.4498 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 8.177% | $39.755 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.75 | 8.230% | $177.2266 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.68 | 8.408% | $240.3189 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 12.447% | $39.7837 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.31 | 4.378% | $201.7731 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.31 | 3.551% | $219.8491 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.97 | $1,027.1562 | $1,027.16 | $1,027.15 | $1,027.10 | |