| 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 | 8.812% | $217.3737 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 7.232% | $167.5607 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.50 | 9.158% | $209.0376 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 9.326% | $34.8969 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.90 | 9.778% | $78.9304 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.51 | 7.405% | $193.8768 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.54 | 3.768% | $160.3631 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.40 | $1,062.0392 | $1,062.04 | $1,062.05 | $1,062.10 | |