| 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 | $199.36 | 6.263% | $211.8459 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.56 | 9.471% | $42.212 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.73 | 5.756% | $42.0169 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.90 | 3.497% | $31.9806 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.43 | 5.155% | $247.5664 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.85 | 13.678% | $119.1914 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.69 | 12.274% | $98.4531 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.52 | $793.2663 | $793.27 | $793.25 | $793.30 | |