| 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 | $199.93 | 8.757% | $217.4379 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.39 | 8.437% | $227.0562 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.45 | 13.125% | $273.1403 | $273.14 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 8.425% | $130.9232 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.82 | 9.131% | $264.9919 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.62 | 7.206% | $26.3941 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.85 | 12.276% | $155.8952 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.81 | $1,295.8388 | $1,295.84 | $1,295.85 | $1,295.80 | |