| 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 | $198.95 | 8.265% | $215.3932 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 4.758% | $214.4815 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.65 | 12.565% | $275.3903 | $275.39 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.63 | 10.737% | $50.5293 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.55 | 11.850% | $226.5522 | $226.55 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.90 | 5.214% | $8.3119 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.28 | 9.852% | $136.5241 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.70 | $1,127.1825 | $1,127.17 | $1,127.20 | $1,127.20 | |