| 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 | $196.97 | 7.639% | $212.0165 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.98 | 3.519% | $122.1317 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.38 | 11.688% | $200.3459 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.56 | 9.108% | $46.4364 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.74 | 5.782% | $15.5923 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.74 | 12.542% | $238.2964 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.95 | 11.140% | $236.6726 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.32 | $1,071.4918 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 | |