| 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 | $190.56 | 8.250% | $206.2812 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.57 | 8.138% | $217.9738 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 8.636% | $149.8634 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.74 | 8.338% | $205.5605 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.71 | 13.737% | $235.1058 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.58 | 12.165% | $265.36 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 3.232% | $80.7894 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.37 | $1,360.9341 | $1,360.93 | $1,360.90 | $1,361.10 | |