| 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 | $199.77 | 8.459% | $216.6685 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.64 | 9.353% | $147.2329 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.95 | 13.349% | $106.4914 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.54 | 12.417% | $247.9245 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.99 | 13.800% | $154.7566 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.99 | 12.406% | $177.5902 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.38 | 5.336% | $121.5367 | $121.54 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.26 | $1,172.2008 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.20 | |