| 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 | $203.93 | 7.856% | $219.9507 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.25 | 5.406% | $249.0217 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.80 | 7.176% | $261.2951 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 12.756% | $41.5619 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.40 | 8.257% | $203.9562 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.90 | 11.456% | $16.6069 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.44 | 11.872% | $179.4874 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.58 | $1,171.8799 | $1,171.89 | $1,171.85 | $1,172.00 | |