| 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 | $196.40 | 7.359% | $210.8531 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.76 | 9.647% | $231.092 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.45 | 12.381% | $198.2963 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.48 | 6.857% | $123.3985 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.48 | 12.249% | $193.6071 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.34 | 6.764% | $104.9917 | $104.99 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.26 | 3.189% | $224.1884 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.17 | $1,286.4271 | $1,286.43 | $1,286.45 | $1,286.50 | |