| 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 | $199.96 | 8.337% | $216.6307 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 4.286% | $83.8668 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.94 | 12.235% | $129.0029 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 6.754% | $39.467 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 8.314% | $16.063 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.54 | 5.187% | $107.8587 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.46 | 6.132% | $112.9881 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.12 | $705.8772 | $705.88 | $705.85 | $706.00 | |