| 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 | $198.83 | 7.248% | $213.2412 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.69 | 10.383% | $82.4451 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.75 | 13.503% | $259.6381 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.80 | 5.504% | $9.2844 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.75 | 9.325% | $259.9202 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.25 | 3.716% | $140.2759 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.33 | 3.620% | $151.6271 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.40 | $1,116.4320 | $1,116.44 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.30 | |