| 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 | $198.99 | 6.470% | $211.8647 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.97 | 13.374% | $240.3189 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 4.451% | $45.4257 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.69 | 13.572% | $246.0992 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 5.629% | $15.6437 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.85 | 6.494% | $31.7885 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.40 | 11.625% | $179.0465 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.20 | $970.1872 | $970.19 | $970.20 | $970.10 | |