| 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 | $196.50 | 8.796% | $213.7841 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.85 | 8.237% | $110.2394 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.83 | 11.580% | $243.0547 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.65 | 10.659% | $47.1961 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.56 | 13.793% | $276.0163 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.91 | 12.302% | $161.6138 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 6.729% | $144.0415 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.26 | $1,195.9459 | $1,195.94 | $1,195.95 | $1,195.90 | |