| 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 | $199.93 | 9.835% | $219.5931 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.40 | 12.862% | $214.8892 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.77 | 11.465% | $242.7373 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.85 | 11.197% | $209.9955 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 10.494% | $52.9708 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.65 | 11.389% | $86.4936 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.33 | 8.512% | $145.7642 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.87 | $1,172.4437 | $1,172.44 | $1,172.45 | $1,172.50 | |