| 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 | $199.29 | 7.303% | $213.8441 | $213.84 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.86 | 3.527% | $242.1082 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 13.582% | $165.648 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.29 | 8.615% | $252.3018 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.97 | 11.572% | $178.4817 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.66 | 9.104% | $39.9975 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.35 | 11.743% | $134.4827 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.26 | $1,226.8640 | $1,226.86 | $1,226.90 | $1,226.80 | |