| 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 | $200.96 | 7.696% | $216.4259 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 8.658% | $267.8963 | $267.90 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.47 | 9.104% | $216.5387 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.60 | 3.580% | $239.8913 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 9.178% | $9.2146 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.92 | 10.397% | $212.9779 | $212.98 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.82 | 8.210% | $256.2629 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.76 | $1,419.2076 | $1,419.21 | $1,419.25 | $1,419.20 | |