| 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 | $195.96 | 10.435% | $216.4084 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 9.449% | $40.8026 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.57 | 13.403% | $226.3184 | $226.32 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 4.706% | $79.0007 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.80 | 6.407% | $45.5422 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.54 | 13.668% | $97.2316 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.55 | 3.438% | $213.6512 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.15 | $918.9551 | $918.95 | $918.95 | $918.90 | |