| 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 | $199.93 | 8.238% | $216.4002 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 8.423% | $228.0678 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.72 | 9.475% | $210.9802 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.59 | 12.648% | $132.4628 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.41 | 13.611% | $160.6573 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.73 | 9.413% | $27.0578 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.56 | 12.801% | $175.4732 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.29 | $1,151.0993 | $1,151.10 | $1,151.05 | $1,151.30 | |