| 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 | $200.56 | 8.308% | $217.2225 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.77 | 8.634% | $264.8171 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 9.507% | $219.8572 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.57 | 3.815% | $221.7177 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.99 | 3.234% | $193.0373 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.97 | 5.155% | $100.9173 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.84 | 9.118% | $114.3993 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.47 | $1,331.9684 | $1,331.98 | $1,331.90 | $1,331.90 | |