| 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 | $199.79 | 9.268% | $218.3065 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.29 | 9.191% | $156.4598 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.25 | 7.572% | $191.7471 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.30 | 5.696% | $206.4243 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.25 | 11.657% | $49.4082 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.40 | 6.184% | $26.9707 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.45 | 4.481% | $197.9393 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.73 | $1,047.2559 | $1,047.26 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.20 | |