| 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 | $200.62 | 7.715% | $216.0978 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.89 | 3.501% | $237.9384 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 7.407% | $109.2544 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.33 | 7.343% | $198.9388 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.73 | 11.429% | $124.4996 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 7.277% | $242.9824 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.57 | 6.688% | $149.9713 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.36 | $1,279.6827 | $1,279.68 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.70 | |