| 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 | $199.63 | 10.298% | $220.1879 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.28 | 6.525% | $209.0873 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.93 | 4.498% | $125.3245 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.51 | 8.455% | $172.9966 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.98 | 7.263% | $238.1024 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.54 | 6.502% | $106.0121 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.87 | 9.631% | $87.5623 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.74 | $1,159.2731 | $1,159.27 | $1,159.25 | $1,159.30 | |