| 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 | $199.47 | 8.798% | $217.0194 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.89 | 9.545% | $210.2059 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.97 | 5.466% | $166.6046 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.29 | 12.830% | $145.8779 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.44 | 5.261% | $241.5108 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.57 | 7.150% | $121.6903 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.41 | 7.671% | $76.8879 | $76.89 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.04 | $1,179.7968 | $1,179.80 | $1,179.80 | $1,179.80 | |