| 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 | $200.86 | 8.668% | $218.2705 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.27 | 3.257% | $171.6854 | $171.69 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.91 | 11.242% | $124.4909 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.35 | 4.459% | $199.8823 | $199.88 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.41 | 11.561% | $176.7238 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.43 | 10.115% | $219.6023 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.57 | 8.703% | $76.7117 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.80 | $1,187.3669 | $1,187.36 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.40 | |