| 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 | $199.98 | 8.723% | $217.4243 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.67 | 8.688% | $140.9357 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.45 | 9.241% | $261.5776 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.46 | 10.347% | $92.0956 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.66 | 10.659% | $136.8409 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.29 | 4.158% | $124.2501 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.88 | 8.564% | $202.8844 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.39 | $1,176.0086 | $1,176.01 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.00 | |