| 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 | $200.84 | 8.723% | $218.3593 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.31 | 12.574% | $259.2692 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.62 | 6.593% | $209.5832 | $209.58 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.57 | 13.312% | $132.0878 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.45 | 6.164% | $144.8608 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.79 | 12.600% | $108.9855 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.41 | 10.212% | $86.4172 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.99 | $1,159.5630 | $1,159.57 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.70 | |