| 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 | $198.50 | 9.186% | $216.7342 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.44 | 5.373% | $215.4246 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.29 | 7.454% | $198.027 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.55 | 6.622% | $207.4331 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.97 | 9.361% | $37.1499 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.80 | 13.221% | $72.235 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.36 | 12.633% | $170.4813 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.91 | $1,117.4851 | $1,117.48 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.30 | |