| 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 | $200.71 | 8.247% | $217.2626 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 7.372% | $42.3583 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.37 | 9.233% | $247.2707 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.50 | 9.625% | $166.0819 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.50 | 7.517% | $167.1889 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.61 | 9.307% | $120.9045 | $120.90 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.28 | 13.694% | $186.7765 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.42 | $1,147.8434 | $1,147.84 | $1,147.85 | $1,148.00 | |