| 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 | $199.35 | 8.670% | $216.6336 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.76 | 9.439% | $230.6536 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.36 | 6.332% | $225.8066 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.63 | 8.693% | $187.6367 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.55 | 8.387% | $95.9767 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.49 | 7.119% | $86.2201 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.42 | 3.203% | $253.2808 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.56 | $1,296.2081 | $1,296.21 | $1,296.25 | $1,296.20 | |