| 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 | $200.68 | 8.257% | $217.2501 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.64 | 8.674% | $172.4004 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.31 | 10.312% | $107.3446 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 3.251% | $220.5648 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 9.764% | $161.7921 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.28 | 10.663% | $96.5867 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.65 | 10.515% | $163.1754 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.58 | $1,139.1141 | $1,139.11 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.20 | |